Tomato Sauce for Canning
Preparing & canning homemade spaghetti sauce can save you both time and money while extending the time you can enjoy your tomato harvest.
Ingredients
- 15 pounds tomatoes
- 2 t olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 3 T minced garlic clovers
- 1 T salt
- 1/2 cup green peppers or celery
- 1 t black pepper
- 1 T oregano dried
- 2 T parsley dried
- 2 T brown sugar
Instructions
- Wash tomatoes thoroughly
- Bring a large pot to boil. Dunk the tomatoes in the boiling water to soften the skins - about 30-60 seconds
- Remove the tomato skins. Dip the tomatoes in cold water can make this easier
- Remove the cores and slice into quarters.
- Boil the tomatoes for 20 minutes
- Run the tomatoes through a food mill or strainer
- Sautee garlic, onions, and green peppers
- Combine cooked tomatoes and sauteed vegetables, spices and sugar in a large pot.
- Simmer uncovered until the desired consistency is reached. Stir often.
- Remove from heat and fill jars for canning. The sauce can also be frozen.