Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe For Canning
If you are a fan of Italian cuisine, then you know that spaghetti sauce is a staple in most households. However, buying spaghetti sauce from the grocery store can get expensive, and the quality may not always be up to par. That's why we are going to provide you with a homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that you can can and store for future use. This recipe is guaranteed to be delicious, affordable, and easy to make.
Ingredients
For this recipe, you will need the following:
- 20 pounds of fresh tomatoes
- 2 large onions, finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1 tablespoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon of dried basil
- 1 tablespoon of dried thyme
Instructions
Follow these steps to make your homemade spaghetti sauce:
- Wash and chop the fresh tomatoes into small pieces.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil on medium heat and add the onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and stir well.
- Next, add the sugar, red wine vinegar, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme to the pot. Stir well.
- Simmer the sauce on low heat for at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- After 3 hours, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until it is smooth.
- Bring the sauce back to a boil and reduce the heat to low.
- Simmer the sauce for an additional 30 minutes.
Canning
Now that you have made your homemade spaghetti sauce, you can preserve it in jars through the canning process. This will allow you to store your sauce for future use. Here's how:
- Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
- Wash your jars and lids in hot soapy water and rinse them well.
- Place the jars and lids in the boiling water for 10 minutes.
- Remove the jars and lids from the water and place them on a clean towel.
- Use a funnel to fill each jar with your spaghetti sauce, leaving 1/2 inch of space at the top of the jar.
- Wipe the rim of each jar with a clean towel and place a lid on top.
- Secure the lid with a band and place the jar back into the pot of boiling water.
- Boil the jars for 35 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the water and place them on a clean towel to cool.
- Check the seals on the jars to make sure they are tight.
- You can store your jars of spaghetti sauce in a cool, dry place for up to a year.
Conclusion
There you have it - a delicious and easy homemade spaghetti sauce recipe that you can can and store for future use. By following these instructions, you can have a flavorful sauce that is perfect for any Italian dish. The canning process may seem intimidating at first, but it is a simple way to preserve your homemade sauce and ensure that it lasts for a long time. Give this recipe a try, and you won't be disappointed!
