Tomato Sauce

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 lbs ripe tomatoes, peeled, stem ends and cores removed, coarsely chopped
• 3 medium onions, very finely chopped
• 1 C white vinegar
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 6 bay leaves
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tsp table salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground allspice
• 1/4 C granulated sugar

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to a boil on medium-high, stirring often. Simmer, uncovered, for 1 1/2 - 2 hours, stirring occasinally, until thickened to desired sauce consistecy. Add more salt if needed. Pour into hot sterilied pint jars to within 1/2 inch from top. Place sterilized metal lids on jars and screw metal bnads on securley. For added assurance against spoilage, you may choose to process in a boiling water bath for 35 minutes. If you would rather, this may be cooled, poured into containers leaving 1 inch head space and frozen.