Making Homemade Spaghetti Sauce For Canning
There's nothing quite like a homemade spaghetti sauce, especially when it's made from fresh, ripe tomatoes. And when you're able to can that sauce for future use, it's even better. In this article, we'll be discussing everything you need to know about making homemade spaghetti sauce for canning.
Ingredients
The first step to making homemade spaghetti sauce is to gather all the necessary ingredients. Here's what you'll need:
- 20 pounds of fresh, ripe tomatoes
- 2 cups chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
Make sure all your vegetables are washed and chopped before you start cooking.
Instructions
1. Begin by washing and quartering your tomatoes. Remove the stems and cores.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions, celery, carrots, bell peppers, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the quartered tomatoes to the pot, along with the basil, oregano, parsley, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Once the sauce has cooked down and thickened, remove it from the heat.
6. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the sauce until it's smooth.
7. Return the sauce to the pot and bring it back to a boil.
8. While the sauce is boiling, prepare your canning jars and lids according to their instructions.
9. Using a ladle and funnel, fill each jar with sauce, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
10. Wipe the rim of each jar with a clean, damp cloth, then place the lid and screw band on top.
11. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 45 minutes.
12. Once the jars have processed, remove them from the water bath and let them cool on a towel. Make sure the lids have sealed before storing.
Conclusion
Making homemade spaghetti sauce for canning is a great way to enjoy fresh, delicious sauce all year round. Follow these simple steps, and you'll have jars of tasty spaghetti sauce to enjoy whenever you want.
