Spaghetti Sauce without meat

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Do I need to pressure can Spaghetti Sauce if it doesn't contain meat?????

 

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Yes ! You must use a tested recipe and use the pressure canner. Do not make up your own recipe and can it as it will not be safe to eat.

Spaghetti Sauce without Meat

30 lbs tomatoes

1 cup chopped onions

5 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup chopped celery or green pepper

1 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)

4-1/2 tsp salt

2 tbsp oregano

4 tbsp minced parsley

2 tsp black pepper

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup vegetable oil

Yield: About 9 pints

 

Please read Using Pressure Canners before beginning. If this is your first time canning, it is recommended that you read Principles of Home Canning.

 

Procedure: Caution: Do not increase the proportion of onions, peppers, or mushrooms. Wash tomatoes and dip in boiling water for 30 to 60 seconds or until skins split. Dip in cold water and slip off skins. Remove cores and quarter tomatoes. Boil 20 minutes, uncovered, in large saucepan. Put through food mill or sieve. Saute onions, garlic, celery or peppers, and mushrooms (if desired) in vegetable oil until tender. Combine sauteed vegetables andtomatoes and add remainder of spices, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered, until thick enough for serving. At this time the initial volume will have been reduced by nearly one-half. Stir frequently to avoid burning. Fill jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process according to the recommendations in Table 1 or Table 2, depending on the method of canning used.

 

Table 1. Recommended process time for Spaghetti Sauce Without Meat in a dial-gauge pressure canner.

Canner Gauge Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of

Style of Pack Jar Size Process Time 0 - 2,000 ft 2,001 - 4,000 ft 4,001 - 6,000 ft 6,001 - 8,000 ft

Hot Pints 20 min 11 lb 12 lb 13 lb 14 lb

Quarts 25 11 12 13 14

 

 

Table 2. Recommended process time for Spaghetti Sauce Without Meat in a weighted-gauge pressure canner.

Canner Gauge Pressure (PSI) at Altitudes of

Style of Pack Jar Size Process Time 0 - 1,000 ft Above 1,000 ft

Hot Pints 20 min 10 lb 15 lb

Quarts 25 10 15