Canning tomato sauce is easier than ever with this step-by-step method.
When you have an abundance offresh tomatoes, its time to make sauce.
And not just any sauce.
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This simple tomato basil sauce recipe shows you how to can tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes and herbs.
The recipe makes 6 pints so youll have plenty for your favorite pasta or pizza.
Customize this easy tomato sauce recipe withroasted garlicor crushed red pepper flakes, depending on your flavor preference.
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When you’re ready to enjoy this simmer sauce, serve it over pasta or as a pizza sauce.
What Is Canning?
Canning Safety Tips
Wash canning jars in hot, soapy water and rinse them well.
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Tosterilize jars, place jars in a boiling-water canner with a rack.
Cover with hot tap water.
Bring to boiling; sterilize jars for 10 minutes at a steady boil.
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Cover and process until chopped.
Transfer chopped tomatoes to a 7- to 8-quart nonreactive heavy pot.
Repeat chopping remaining tomatoes, in batches, in the food processor.
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Add all tomatoes to the pot.
Add brown sugar, salt, vinegar, and black pepper to the tomato mixture.
Remove from heat; stir in herbs.
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Spoon 1 tablespoon lemon juice into each of six hot, clean pint canning jars.
The pH of bottled is always spot-on; the pH in fresh lemons may vary too much.
Ladle sauce into jars with lemon juice, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
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It is specified by a recipe to ensure jars seal properly.
Using a clean, damp cloth, wipe the rims and threads of the jar to remove any residue.
Food particles or liquid left on the jar rim might interfere with the seal.
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Remove lid from hot water with a magnetic wand or tongs.
If applied too tightly, the lids might not seal.
Remove jars when the processing time is up.
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Allow jars to cool in place for a few minutes on wire racks.
Do not tighten bands.
Let cool 4 to 5 hours.
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Spicy Simmer Sauce Variation
Stir in 1 tablespoon crushed red pepper with the herbs.
Roasted Garlic Simmer Sauce Variation
Stir in 3 tablespoons chopped roasted garlic with the herbs.
Roasted Garlic Variation
Preheat oven to 400F.
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Peel away the dry outer layers of skin from garlic bulbs, leaving skins and cloves intact.
Cut off about 1/2 inch from the pointed top portions, leaving bulbs intact but exposing the individual cloves.
Place the garlic bulbs, cut sides up, in a 1- to 1 1/2-quart casserole.
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Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil.
Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until garlic is soft.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
