When the summer heat brings an abundance of fresh, ripe tomatoes to your garden or local farmer's market, it's the perfect time to preserve the flavors of the season by canning your own pizza or spaghetti sauce. Canning is a great way to enjoy fresh, homegrown or locally-sourced tomatoes all year long, and it's a relatively easy process that can be done in the comfort of your own kitchen. With a few simple ingredients, you can create delicious and versatile sauces that can be used as a base for pizza, pasta, stews, or soups. Canning your own sauces also allows you to control the ingredients and ensure that your sauce is free of preservatives, additives, and unwanted ingredients.
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CANNING PIZZA OR SPAGHETTI SAUCE FROM FRESH TOMATOES
This can be used for either pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce. It can be canned or frozen. Store canned tomato sauce in a cool, dark area.
Provided by dhires
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pizza Sauce Recipes
Time 13h30m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Fill a large pot with water; bring to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Place tomatoes into the boiling water, working in batches, 30 to 45 seconds. Remove from the boiling water; plunge into ice water. Peel off tomato skins; cut in half. Remove the seeds using your finger or a spoon. Place in a colander to drain.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; place onion into the skillet. Cook and stir until the onions become translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Combine tomatoes, onion, lemon juice, red wine, garlic, celery, basil, red sweet pepper, salt, bay leaves, and ground black pepper in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir over until tomatoes break down and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.
- Sterilize 8 pint-size jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack tomato sauce into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Top with clean lids and screw on rings.
- Fill water bath canner with water according to manufacturer's instructions. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Process for 35 minutes for pints.
- Remove the jars from the water bath canner and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool, 8 hours to overnight. Press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 61.8 calories, Carbohydrate 12.5 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 160.5 mg, Sugar 8 g
HOMEMADE CANNED SPAGHETTI SAUCE
DIY canning spaghetti sauce recipes are a tomato grower's dream come true! Use up your garden bounty and enjoy it later in the year. -Tonya Branham, Mt. Olive, Alabama
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h10m
Yield 9 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, one at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove each tomato and immediately plunge into ice water. Peel and quarter tomatoes; place in a stockpot., Pulse green peppers and onions in batches in a food processor until finely chopped; transfer to stockpot. Stir in next 11 ingredients. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally., Discard bay leaves. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to each of 9 hot 1-qt. jars. Ladle hot mixture into jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight., Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 40 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 118 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CANNED FRESH TOMATO SPAGHETTI SAUCE
I've always loved homemade spaghetti sauce and this one is my favorite. If you like your sauce chunky don't run through food mill, I usually make some smooth and some chunky. Also the original recipe called for 2 Hot peppers to be cooked in the oil with the garlic and onions.
Provided by Chef Jen 1
Categories Sauces
Time 3h
Yield 10 quarts, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut tomatoes, run through food processor, then through food mill, and put into a large pan to cook.
- Meanwhile cut up the garlic and onions and cook in oil in a separate pan, then run through the food mill.
- Add onions, garlic, and remaining ingredients to tomatoes and slowly heat to a boil. Boil stirring occasionally until thick (about 2 hours).
- To can, pour into clean hot quart jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space.
- Process 40 minute in a boiling water bath.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.6, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 6676.6, Carbohydrate 58.8, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 47.5, Protein 6.1
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best sauce.
- Sanitize your jars and lids before canning.
- Use a large pot to blanch the tomatoes, and a slotted spoon to remove them from the boiling water.
- Peel the tomatoes after blanching, to remove the skins easily.
- Chop the tomatoes into small pieces, or puree them if you prefer a smooth sauce.
- Add your desired seasonings and spices to the tomato sauce, such as garlic, onion, basil, oregano, and salt.
- Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes, to allow the flavors to meld.
- Fill the sterilized jars with the hot sauce, leaving 1 inch of headspace at the top.
- Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth.
- Place the lids on the jars and screw them on tightly.
- Process the jars in a boiling water bath for the recommended amount of time, depending on the size of the jars.
- Let the jars cool completely before storing them in a cool, dark place.
Conclusion:
Canning pizza or spaghetti sauce from fresh tomatoes is a great way to preserve the summer harvest and enjoy delicious homemade sauce all year long. By following these tips and recipes, you can safely can your own sauce and enjoy the convenience of having it on hand whenever you need it. Whether you prefer a chunky or smooth sauce, with or without meat, there is a recipe here for everyone. So get started today and enjoy the taste of summer all year long!
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