Tipton Family Spaghetti Sauce

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1/2 bushel or 30 lbs. tomatoes, peeled, halved and seeded
• 3 lbs. onions, chopped
• 1 to 2 c. oil
• 1/2 c. sugar
• 1/2 c. canning salt
• 2 T. dried oregano
• 2 T. dried basil
• Optional: minced garlic and sweet & hot peppers to taste
• 4 12-oz. cans tomato paste
• 20 T. lemon juice
• 10 1-quart canning jars and lids, sterilized

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from gooseberrypatch.typepad.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large stockpot, mix together all ingredients except tomato paste. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low; simmer for one hour. Add tomato paste; return to a boil.

Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice to each hot sterilized jar. Spoon sauce into jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Wipe rims; secure with lids and rings. Process in a boiling water bath for 40 minutes. Set jars on a towel to cool completely; check for seals.

Makes 9 to 10 jars.