Sheri'S Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe

Name: Sheri'S Homemade Spaghetti Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 quarts roma-type tomatoes, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped; 2 full heads of garlic; 4 large onions; 8 sweet peppers (green, yellow, red); 1 cup brown sugar, loosely packed and heaping; 2 tablespoons canning salt; 1/4 cup lemon juice (bottled only); 1/2 cup white vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons basil; 3 tablespoons oregano; 3 tablespoons parsley; 1 tablespoon rosemary; 12 bay leaves; 2 tablespoons whole allspice; 2 tablespoons fennel seeds; 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

16 quarts roma-type tomatoes, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped
2 full heads of garlic
4 large onions
8 sweet peppers (green, yellow, red)
1 cup brown sugar, loosely packed and heaping
2 tablespoons canning salt
1/4 cup lemon juice (bottled only)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons basil
3 tablespoons oregano
3 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon rosemary
12 bay leaves
2 tablespoons whole allspice
2 tablespoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons red pepper flakes

1
Blanch, peel and core the tomatoes. Chop them so they are in smallish pieces. Place in roaster.
2
Peel garlic and place in a food processor. Half and quarter the onions and toss them in with the garlic. Process until finely chopped. Pour in with tomatoes.
3
Seed and clean the peppers. Cut in chunks and toss in the food processor. Process until finely chopped. Pour into tomatoes. Stir up well.
4
Add remaining ingredients except the bay leaves, allspice and fennel. Take these and divide into two cheese cloth sections. Take each cheese cloth and tie it with spices enclosed. Add to tomatoes.
5
Start roaster at about 300u00b0F Get it hot, stirring occasionally. Let it cook for about 3 hours.
6
Turn cooker down to 200u00b0F and let simmer either all day or overnight. (I let it go overnight, and when I came out of the bedroom, the house was filled with yumminess).
7
Once it reaches the consistency you like, I like mine thick, ladle hot sauce into clean, hot quart jars. Wipe rim clean, place two part canning lids in place and tighten to finger tight.
8
Put hot jars into readied pressure canner, process according to processors directions for 25 minutes.

774

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 quarts roma-type tomatoes, peeled, cored, and roughly chopped, 2 full heads of garlic, 4 large onions, 8 sweet peppers (green, yellow, red), and more.

Yes, Sheri'S Homemade Spaghetti Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Sheri'S Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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