Back to Search Subject - Canning pink, yellow, or orange tomatoes QUESTION - Are yellow tomatoes, pink, or orange tomatoes canned the same way as red tomatoes? ANSWER - All tomatoes, no matter what the color, are canned by the same method as red tomatoes. Be sure to add the correct amount of lemon juice or citric acid as described at the website below. Selecting, Preparing, and Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products