Pizza Sauce Recipe With Fresh Tomatoes For Canning
Pizza sauce is a staple for any pizza lover. Making your own pizza sauce is easy and rewarding. The best part is that you can use fresh tomatoes from your garden or local farmer's market to make a delicious sauce that you can preserve for later use. In this article, we will show you how to make pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes for canning.
Ingredients:
For this recipe, you will need:
- 20 pounds of fresh tomatoes
- 1 cup of olive oil
- 2 cups of chopped onions
- 1 cup of chopped celery
- 1 cup of chopped carrots
- 10 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons of dried basil
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of black pepper
- 1 tablespoon of sugar
Instructions:
1. Wash and core the tomatoes. Cut them into quarters.
2. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the onions, celery, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Add the tomatoes to the pot and stir to combine.
6. Cover the pot and simmer the tomatoes for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
8. Use an immersion blender to puree the tomatoes until smooth. If you don't have an immersion blender, you can transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor to puree.
9. Return the pot to the stove and add the oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and sugar. Stir to combine.
10. Simmer the sauce for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
11. While the sauce is simmering, prepare your canning jars and lids according to the manufacturer's instructions.
12. Ladle the hot sauce into the prepared canning jars, leaving about 1/4 inch of headspace at the top.
13. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean, damp cloth to remove any sauce or debris.
14. Place the lids on the jars and screw on the bands until they are just tight.
15. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes.
16. Remove the jars from the water bath and let them cool on a towel-lined countertop for 24 hours.
17. Check the seals on the jars by pressing down on the center of the lid. If the lid doesn't move or make a popping sound, it is sealed.
18. Label the jars with the date and contents.
Conclusion:
Now that you know how to make pizza sauce with fresh tomatoes for canning, you can enjoy homemade pizza sauce all year round. This recipe makes a large batch, so you'll have plenty to share with friends and family. Remember to label and store your jars in a cool, dark place until you're ready to use them. Enjoy!
