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Homemade Canned Sauce: Fresh & Flavorful Pantry Staple

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Homemade Canned Sauce is a rich, flavorful tomato marinara made from fresh tomatoes and preserved using safe water bath canning. This pantry-ready sauce is perfect for pasta, pizza, and everyday cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 20 pounds fresh Roma or paste tomatoes
  • 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • Bottled lemon juice (2 tablespoons per quart jar or 1 tablespoon per pint jar)

Instructions

  1. Wash tomatoes thoroughly and score an X on the bottom of each.
  2. Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 30–60 seconds, then transfer to ice water. Peel skins.
  3. Remove cores and crush tomatoes by hand or pulse in a food processor.
  4. In a large stockpot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Saute onions until soft, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, oregano, and basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  6. Simmer uncovered for 1–2 hours, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  7. Sterilize jars and keep hot until ready to use. Heat lids in warm water.
  8. Add bottled lemon juice to each jar (2 tablespoons per quart or 1 tablespoon per pint).
  9. Ladle hot sauce into jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims clean.
  10. Secure lids fingertip tight and place jars into a boiling water bath canner.
  11. Process for 40 minutes for pints or 45 minutes for quarts, adjusting for altitude if necessary.
  12. Remove jars and allow to cool undisturbed for 12–24 hours. Check seals before storing.

Notes

  • Always use bottled lemon juice to ensure consistent acidity for safe canning.
  • Do not over-thicken the sauce before canning; it should remain pourable.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 12–18 months.
  • Refrigerate any unsealed jars and use within one week.
  • Discard jars with bulging lids, leaks, or off odors.

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