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Canning Tomato Sauce Recipe


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Ingredients
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Directions
  • Step #1 You'll need all the basic equipment for boiling water bath canning, plus a sieve or food mill & large preserving kettle.
  • Step #2 Use 1/2 pint or 1 pint jars only.
  • Step #3 The quantity of canned tomato puree will vary greatly, depending on how long you simmer the tomatoes.
  • Step #4 1.
  • Step #5 Select fresh, red ripe, firm, perfect tomatoes.
  • Step #6 2.
  • Step #7 Organize & prepare equipment & work area.
  • Step #8 3.
  • Step #9 Dip tomatoes into boiling water for 1 or 2 mins to loosen the skins.
  • Step #10 Then dip them in cold water.
  • Step #11 Slip off skins & cut out cores.
  • Step #12 4.
  • Step #13 Cut tomatoes into chunks & place this in a large preserving kettle.
  • Step #14 5.
  • Step #15 Cover & cook over low heat/flame until the tomatoes are soft.
  • Step #16 6.
  • Step #17 Uncover & let simmer over med-heat/flame, stirring frequently, until very, very soft.
  • Step #18 7.
  • Step #19 Press through a sieve or food mill, then return to kettle and simmer until the mixture is the thickness of catsup, stirring frequently.
  • Step #20 8.
  • Step #21 Pour or ladle into hot 1/2 pint or pint jars to within 1/4 inch of the tops.
  • Step #22 Add 1/2 tsp each of sugar & salt per pint, if desired.
  • Step #23 9.
  • Step #24 Wipe tops & threads of jars with a damp clean cloth.
  • Step #25 10.
  • Step #26 Put on lids & screw bands as manufacturer directs.
  • Step #27 11.
  • Step #28 Process in a boiling water bath for 30 mins for 1/2 pints and pints.
  • Step #29 12.
  • Step #30 Follow basic steps for boiling water bath canning, 10 through 19.
  • Step #31 --.
  • Enjoy the Canning Tomato Sauce recipe

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