Homemade Fresh Tomato Sauce
- Ready In:
- 2hrs 20mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Yields:
-
3 1/2 pints
ingredients
- 4 1⁄2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, stem ends and cores removed, coarsely chopped
- 3 medium onions, very finely chopped
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 bay leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons table salt
- 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
- 1⁄2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 cup granulated sugar
directions
- Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium high, stirring often. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until thickened to desired sauce consistency.
- Add more salt if needed.
- Pour into hot sterilized pint jars to within 1/2 inch from top.
- Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bands on securely.
- For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes.
- If you would rather, this may be cooled, poured into containers leaving 1 inch head space and frozen. Makes 3 1/2 pints.
- MEATY SPAGHETTI SAUCE: Brown 2 1/4 pounds lean ground beef. Add to Tomato Sauce. Stir. Freeze in 2 cups containers.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Olha7397
Canada