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Spaghetti Sauce Water Bath Canning Recipe

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Spaghetti sauce is a staple in many American households. It's versatile, easy to make, and can be used in a variety of dishes. One of the best ways to preserve spaghetti sauce for later use is by canning it. Canning spaghetti sauce is a great way to save money and ensure that you always have a delicious sauce on hand.

Ingredients

Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients

Before you start canning your spaghetti sauce, you need to make sure that you have all of the necessary ingredients. Here's what you'll need:

  • 20 pounds of fresh tomatoes
  • 3 cups of chopped onions
  • 1 cup of chopped green peppers
  • 1 cup of chopped red peppers
  • 1 cup of chopped carrots
  • 1 cup of chopped celery
  • 10 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of dried basil
  • 1 tablespoon of dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar

Instructions

Spaghetti Sauce Instructions

Once you have all of your ingredients, it's time to start making your spaghetti sauce. Here's how:

  1. Wash and chop your tomatoes into small pieces. Place them in a large pot.
  2. Add the chopped onions, green peppers, red peppers, carrots, celery, and minced garlic to the pot.
  3. Add the olive oil, salt, black pepper, dried basil, dried oregano, and sugar to the pot.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 hours. Stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
  6. Once the sauce is thick and the vegetables are soft, it's ready to be canned.

Canning

Canning

Now that your spaghetti sauce is ready, it's time to can it. Here's how:

  1. Sterilize your canning jars, lids, and rings by boiling them in a large pot of water for 10 minutes.
  2. Use a funnel to fill each jar with the spaghetti sauce, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace at the top.
  3. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth.
  4. Place the lids on the jars and screw on the rings until they are just tight.
  5. Place the jars in a large pot of boiling water, making sure that the water covers the jars by at least 1 inch.
  6. Boil the jars for 35-45 minutes, depending on their size.
  7. Remove the jars from the water using tongs and place them on a towel to cool.
  8. Check the seals on the jars by pressing down on the center of each lid. If it doesn't move, it's sealed.
  9. Store your canned spaghetti sauce in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.

Conclusion

By following this spaghetti sauce water bath canning recipe, you can preserve your homemade sauce for later use. Not only is it a great way to save money, but it's also a great way to ensure that you always have a delicious sauce on hand. So next time you're making spaghetti sauce, consider canning it for later use.

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