Description
This Classic Tomato Sauce Canning recipe combines the richness of fresh tomatoes with the aromatic flavors of onions and garlic, perfect for preserving summer’s bounty.
Ingredients
Scale
10 pounds chopped paste tomatoes (4.5 kg)
2 big onions
chopped
6 garlic cloves
finely chopped
6 tablespoons bottled lemon juice (90 ml)
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the chopped tomatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then let it simmer for about 30 minutes.
- Stir in the bottled lemon juice to ensure proper acidity for canning.
- Ladle the hot sauce into sterilized jars, leaving about ½ inch headspace.
- Seal the jars with lids and process them in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes.
- Remove the jars from the pots and let them cool on a clean towel or rack.
Notes
Ensure that jars are properly sterilized before use to prevent contamination. Adjust seasoning to taste if desired before canning.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 3g
Keywords: Classic Tomato Sauce Canning, tomato sauce recipe, canning recipes, preserving tomatoes