Homemade Spaghetti Sauce With Fresh Tomatoes For Canning
Spaghetti sauce is a staple in many American households. It's a versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, pizza, and even as a dipping sauce. While you can buy pre-made spaghetti sauce at the grocery store, nothing beats the taste of homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes. In this article, we'll show you how to make homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes that you can can and store for later use.
Ingredients
Before we get started, let's gather the ingredients we'll need to make homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes:
- 20 pounds of fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup of chopped onions
- 1 cup of chopped green peppers
- 1 cup of chopped celery
- 1/2 cup of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of salt
- 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon of dried basil
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients, let's get started on making homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes:
- Wash the tomatoes and remove the stems. Cut the tomatoes into quarters and place them in a large pot.
- Add the chopped onions, green peppers, and celery to the pot with the tomatoes.
- Drizzle the olive oil over the vegetables and stir to combine.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Once the tomatoes have cooked down and the vegetables are soft, use an immersion blender or transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Return the tomato mixture to the pot and add the sugar, salt, oregano, basil, garlic powder, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
- Bring the pot back to a simmer and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- While the sauce is cooking, prepare your canning jars and lids according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Once the sauce is done cooking, ladle the hot sauce into the prepared canning jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
- Wipe the rims of the jars clean, place the lids on top, and screw on the bands until they are fingertip tight.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool on a towel-lined countertop for 24 hours.
- Check the seals on the jars to make sure they are tight. If any jars did not seal properly, store them in the refrigerator and use them within a few weeks.
- Store the sealed jars of homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.
Conclusion
Homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes is a delicious and healthy alternative to store-bought spaghetti sauce. Plus, canning your own spaghetti sauce is a great way to enjoy the taste of summer tomatoes all year round. By following the instructions in this article, you can make your own homemade spaghetti sauce with fresh tomatoes for canning. Enjoy!
