Family secret tomato sauce from Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life by Barbara Kingsolver and Camille Kingsolver and Steven L. Hopp

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    Can substitute citric acid for bottled lemon juice.

  • Barb_N on July 26, 2014

    This, too was my first foray into canning. Unlike 'the old days' I did it by myself not realizing that the huge quantities were going to make a lot of work. I also foolishly made each of the recipes that build on this base- barbecue sauce, chutney etc After that exhausting experience it's a wonder I ever canned again. Now I make small batch and make sure it is something our family eats. You need a village if you plan to make these recipes in all their steps.

  • Christine on August 28, 2012

    This was my first attempt at canning tomato sauce. I can't honestly say it's the "perfect" recipe that I will now make every summer, but it is pretty good. I had to look up instructions on how to actually make the tomato puree, but other than that it was a good introduction to the canning process. I know there are a lot of safety rules when it comes to canning tomato products and I have read in many places that it is a big no-no to mess with tested canning recipes. So, now that I've gotten my feet wet and am no longer intimidated by the process, I'll probably keep my eyes open for for different recipes to try with my next batch of tomatoes. This one has an interesting mix of seasonings and a nice deep, red color. If you're looking for a homemade sauce recipe that doesn't taste exactly like what you can buy at the store, give this one a try.

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