Canning Tomato Sauce

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We use this sauce as, Pasta Sauce, Pizza Sauce, Tomato Sauce
Recipe:
2.5 gallons tomato juice
4 green peppers
4-5 large onions (or the equivalent)
4-6 cloves garlic
I run the raw, cored tomatoes and onions, peppers and garlic through my Vitamix.
Alternately you can cook the tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and then run them through a food mill like the Victorio strainer or something similar.
Pour your liquid into a large, Heavy bottom stock pot and add:
1 pint olive oil
1.5 TBS Basil
1/2 - 1 cup sugar
1 TBS crushed red pepper
4 Bay leaves
1.5 TBS oregano
3/4 TB Italian seasoning
1.75 TB parsley flakes
1/2 cup salt
2-4 cups tomato paste
Simmer all together until it has reduced and is thick to your liking! Adjust spices to your preference. I simmer for 3-4 hours.
Ladle into clean jars. Add lids and rings, hot water bath for 10 minutes.
We use this sauce as Spaghetti sauce, add a bit of sugar when we serve it as marinara, we also use it as Pizza sauce and in all other Italian dishes.

[@shelbyboschult2206]

I have watched this video numerous times in the past 10 months in preparation to make my own pasta sauce. I finally jumped in and tried it yesterday and it was a huge success! We tried some for lunch today after church and everyone loved it! I am so appreciative of you taking the time to share your gifts and talents with me. It has helped me feel more confident as I was never raised around garden, canning, homesteading etc. I'm sure canning pasta sauce seems like nothing to you at this point in your life, but it was such a huge success for me and another step in being able to feed my family from our backyard! I told my husband I used "Ruth Zimm's" (that our short name for you 😅) recipe, and he said, well of course it's going to be good then! 😂

[@Ruthannzimm]

Awe. Thank you!!!!

[@ima40schic]

I am new to your channel, but I have to say how much it blessed my heart to see all of the children WORKING to help. These kids will look back one day and thank you! I know..I was one of those kids. Good mama!!!

[@carolynmoody9460]

I just can't help but smile all the way though watching the children brings such joy.. blessings ❤️

[@milanfrusone9700]

Me too,, a Ruthann knows how to run a household ❤️❤️❤️ I wish I can start all over again with my three daughters and show them them what a real domestic home is like🥰🥰🥰 God bless you and your family Ruthann❤

[@tammyf8921]

Her children are amazing! As is she!

[@charlottedouglass8869]

I dearly love to see your children involved in chores no matter what it may be. Your & your husband are raising children that will be a part of responsible adults!

[@rosierust4991]

Maxwell is such a kind heart,seems like he always has jobs.

[@francelanoue1292]

It's good to do the canning outside my father had a little farm and had always a big garden and chickens, rabbits an turkeys when autumn was there it was time for my vacation and I pass my time whit my husband there doing ketchup, tomato sauce, carrots ,greens and yellow beans ect....,prepared the chicken and loved doing that every years. When my father past away everything stop my mom sold the house and came living whit us ! Wonderfuls memories came back watching yours videos and it's made me really happy ! Sorry for my eglish i'am a french Canadian from Quebec !❤

[@Ruthannzimm]

What beautiful memories!! Thanks for sharing with us!!!

[@marilyncapehart663]

You and your Family are Awesome., Teaching & Learning from each other, Sometimes I wish I was Younger to start my life over again 8-31-2023👍🏽👍🏽❤

[@potato6658]

We always make sauce together as a family, we cook our tomatoes down then run through our veg and fruit strainer kitchen aid attachment to remove seeds and skin. Then we add all the ingredients which are pretty simple. Garlic, olive oil, oregano, parsley, salt, and fresh basil leaves go into jars, then we add the boiling sauce, add our lids and rings and wait for everything to seal. I used to make a year’s worth of sauce using my hand mill, boy that was a long day, but my attachment cut the time in half. Now with my own garden we make it as the tomato’s come ready. It’s so satisfying to make my own food that is healthy.

[@milliearnold5087]

Your video reminds me of the old saying “give a man a fish and he’ll eat for a day, teach him to fish and he’ll eat for a lifetime” or something similar to that. Your children are blessed to have you teach them. ❤🙏

[@kskorner74]

i love that you don't water bath them for another 40 minutes, and just do it to get the seals to seal

[@rebeccabodmer5498]

Looks delicious 😋 So good to see your children learning good life skills! My husband grew up with a family where everyone learned all about homemaking- he makes the best jam and cleans all our wood flooring- I'm spoiled 😉

[@robingirven4570]

My husbands family did the same! He can cook and his sisters can fix a tractor. 😊

[@marthasundquist5761]

I've used heirloom tomatoes, some pretty sweet and not very acidic, and instead of adding any citric acid, lemon juice or vinegar, I just pressure canned it according to the time my pressure canner instuctions stated. Never have added sugar when i've done that, most heirlooms are sweet enough.

[@thetruthwillsetyoufree7912]

That's good to know because I'm gonna just gros heirlooms next yr and I'd rather not add sugar if I don't need to . Ty

[@truth2792]

You are Precious! We deeply need people like "you" with training in "the old ways" to teach us how to survive. Thank you SOOO VERY MUCH for inspiring me to be BETTER, to work HARDER, be more ORGANIZED and be more PRODUCTIVE. GOD IS GOOD!

[@cathykernen4909]

That pasta sauce looks so amazing. My grandma canned her sauce as well. I watched her sometimes but she never explained how she did everything though Brings such joy to my heart to see your children working together and learning important skills. And I learn something every time I watch your videos

[@toniedalton5448]

I remember helping my Mother can as a child and I HATED it lol ! But she would be proud of how I can today. Never did for years but now I do and its amazing how much I remembered from those early years ! So give your kids helper chores. They are paying more attention than you realize !

[@susanharrell984]

I used to make a sauce like that only I didn't simmer it down to make it thick because I would freeze it freezer bags laid flat to keep space more organized. Then I would use the sauce as the base for plain veggie cabbage soup,, veggi beef soup, chili, lentil soup and sometimes I would put it into rice. I also would put carrots in as well. Loved watching how you do it.

[@deborahpotter703]

So so smart , I’m excited this year to use my vitamix for tomatoes I’m growing. Beefsteak , big rainbow and Roma .

[@laurel7704]

Another reason to blend the seeds and skins is the nutritional value in those won’t be lost.

[@jozeedz9549]

Just had to send my hubby to the store for tomato sauce. Now that I watched this video, this grandma can start making her own sauce AND pizza sauce.TY so much! BTW, I LOVE ❤ how you say ‘boil’ & ‘oil’. It’s sounds so cute & makes me smile every time I hear it. God Bless you, sweetie. 21:40

[@humblehalfacre8464]

I love it too! "Oyo"!

[@jackieburnett6881]

Loved the video!

[@judyward1305]

I'm 71 and I can so much like you do..love love blending all my tomatoes skin and seeds I use my ninja work horse...

[@jenbear8652]

I switched to a ninja after my vitamin died. I think it’s as good, if not better.

[@ajandhaileelongacre8504]

A great no nonsense way to can. Love it!

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Beautiful sauce

[@debrashelton5067]

Your just awesome!!!

[@Thisisit120]

I love the way you do things such an inspiration.

[@caseytarnasky5224]

I just made this and it is SO delicious. Thank you!

[@kedeglow2743]

I do this exact thing with my Vitamix! My Hubs has Diverticulitis, and cannot have seeds (at least not a lot) and this really makes things fast and easy. It's also nice because my family likes a nice, smooth sauce. I chuck tomatoes, peppers, onions, garlic, and sometimes a little zuchinni right into the blender, whiz it all up, and cook it--just like you do!

[@sherrikarlstedt6442]

Thank you so much for sharing all your ideas and information. I love your videos and good family interaction. Have a blessed day.

[@miriamremington0851]

I just love your videos! So simple and easy to understand!

[@JoyfullyOrangeDeborah]

I am learning so much from your videos! I'm wanting to learn how to make as much as possible. I just turned 56 & live in the city but I still want to have the skills. Thank you so much for recipes & details! God is absolutely good! Many Blessings from Deborah in West Virginia!

[@janofarc3928]

❤you are such a Blessing to us , thank you for sharing. I have learned so much from you❤

[@user-ds3lk8we7k]

It ĺooks delicious.

[@kathyswett3667]

I enjoy watching you and the children prepare your sauce. You are a such a wonderful, kind and loving mom. Thank you

[@nanad6871]

Love watching you cook and prep with your family. Love your smile and sweet personality. You make me happy😃

[@lynncharlton8824]

Thank you so much love your way of canning especially without lemon juice or whatever I watch you all the time and learn a lot. Thank you. This is Lynn from Australia

[@patticoach4858]

I love your little helpers and i`m so glad to see how you teach them at a young age. How awesome is that! God Bless!

[@lauriekrebsbach8190]

I wish your recipes were on Pinterest. Love your canning recipes!❤

[@rikiray3370]

Such a great mother and wife. Amazing

[@laquicha8159]

Love your videos!! I am learning things and feel so blessed to see a glimpse of your lifestyle! And yes, God IS good 🥰

[@kimberlycrawford1298]

Hi Ruthann I would like to thank you for sharing your pasta sauce recipe; I have made it 2 times now and both times we love it 💕

[@johnreginahenderson7032]

That looks wonderful!! Do you have a recipe for tomato basil soup for canning? Thanks, Regina😊

[@carolynmills513]

Took a screen shot of the cows at the end. So peaceful and beautiful.

[@ritabaker3113]

The peels are healthy for us. I always blend the whole tomato and use it all. Blessings

[@RaptureWILLBeSoon]

Hi🙋‍♀️ just recently found your channel. I love that you are showing the Mennonite way of doing things. Be blessed

[@NikkelsWorth]

Best sauce I’ve ever made !!!!

[@Ruthannzimm]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@lavernetysinger9261]

I've never made tomato sauce but after watching your video I'm definitely going to make this, I have a Vitamix so sounds so much simpler. We also built and outside kitchen this year, LOVE prepping, canning and getting things freezer ready or fermenting out there. Thank You for all the info!

[@lavernetysinger9261]

Thank You so much! I made this tomato sauce (pasta sauce) yesterday and I'm so thankful I found your video. It was so easy although it does take lots of time but so worth it, we LOVE this sauce. Fixed spaghetti today and it's amazing, hubby really liked. 👍👍 Will definitely be making more as our tomatoes are just coming in. THANKS again!

[@plentifulprairie]

Interesting info on the lemon juice tidbit. I use heirloom paste tomatoes and beef steaks. Great video! By the way you're a great momma to all your children!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Awe. Thank you!!!!

[@valjalava1951]

Looks so good going to try this out ,I don’t have tomato paste can I leave it out and just cook it down and you don’t add any lemon juice or citric acid to each quart ,,so nice to see all the kids helping out

[@carlahabeck4051]

Love your process! You may want to checknout a video where the Italian Grandma makes tomato sauce. She uses a modified open kettle method you might find interesting.

[@dennislouck4140]

👉Here's a tip for helping with heartburn ❤‍🔥 from tomato sauce products. When you're making a meal, add about a 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon (more or less as needed) BAKING SODA per pint and mix until the foaming subsides. This raises the pH (more basic) a bit and makes it less bitter, thus tasting more sweet without adding any sugar. DON'T add the baking SODA to the jars before canning - only afterwards when making the meal. Thus, this simple trick solves three issues with tomato products: * it raises the pH to help with heartburn * it removes bitterness * it adds sweetness without adding sugar BTW - I love watching your videos, showing practical time-honored methods with your healthy family. Blessings to you all❣

[@bearmoonbakery]

Made the sauce today. Such a great use of the VitaMix blender. Not a fan of granulated sugar at my house. (I know....I own a bakery....What the heck?...decades of that is probably why) So I used a bit of molasses and AC vinegar to round out the flavors....I often have used that duo in tomato based soups in my shop. Loving the wisdom from you. Going to try some of the sauce in my freeze dryer....we will see how it goes ;)

[@stacyrobbins2378]

Maxwell is such a hard worker.

[@arlenejokozo222]

The boys are great and very entertaining, but Hadassah is beautiful. Reminds me so much of my granddaughter.

[@patriciasummers8881]

Hey Ruthann. Thank you for another inspiring video. I had an outside stove like yours but sold it when I stopped processing my chickens. Now I miss it and don’t see any like it anywhere. What kind is yours please? And where did you buy it? Thank you so much. 😁

[@kimberlybercume8757]

Yes God is Wonderful🙏❤

[@ksmill09]

Those boys crack me up.

[@cookiemorgan9824]

I have a question, do you have a favorite kind of lids you like best? I have used several different brands, I don’t have much luck with the Dollar General Store brands. I try different brands.

[@user-yw9vm9gv9e]

How many dogs do you own? They are all adorable! Do you raise them to sell?

[@chrisfaus]

I use low acid or heirloom tomatoes to keep us from heartburn. I also add a stick of butter per batch to cut the acidity too. I've been debating about trying to make it without using any paste. I'm thinking of cooking it in a electric roaster overnight and seeing if it's nice an thick by morning.🤷‍♀️

[@Ruthannzimm]

That’s a great idea!!! Let me know how it turns out.

[@paularunyan8588]

Baking soda while cooking neutralizes acid too. The sauce will foam up much like vinegar and baking soda.

[@toniaeverritt4318]

I use a electric roaster to do my tomato sauces comes out perfect nice and thick without adding any tomato paste.

[@danathomas7870]

I just got a pot like that at the thrift store….. I was thinking of you when I bought it.

[@traciegriese2494]

If you put a thin layer of dawn dish soap on the bottom of your pots...they wash up easily..no scrubbing

[@jenbear8652]

Camping friends taught me that too.

[@shelbyboschult2206]

Do you have a type of pot you'd recommend? I have a stainless steel pot, but not sure if the bottom is heavy enough. I'm excited to try this recipe!

[@Ruthannzimm]

Faberware, lifetime, Bobbyflay are all good brands of stock pots!!!

[@valgarvin6026]

Does anyone know who does the music? Love this song!

[@lifeonthehomeplace]

When you add your second batch of jars after taking out the first ones, do you need to let the water cool at all or how do you know if the jars that had been sitting in the counter are the sameish temp as the water…just what the jars feel like on the outside to what the water feels like to your hand?

[@Ruthannzimm]

I sometimes remove some hot water and add a bit more cold water to bring the water temp down if I feel the temperature difference is too great.

[@asmrtistko]

Do you have to boil the jars first and sanitize them before putting the tomatoes in? What about lids?

[@kellygarza4291]

Amen God is good and Great,♥️

[@rooteddinfaithjourney]

can you buy tomato juice at the store if you do not have any garden tomatoe or home made tomato juice?

[@maryburt3114]

do you take the jars in for the night to continue to cool?

[@catejordan7244]

Is it okay for the jars to touch each other or the sides of the canner? Also so many people say it isn’t safe to can tomato skins but you don’t, what is your experience with that. Thanks

[@magen2271]

May I ask which Vitamix blender you are using? I am trying to find out which one I should purchase.

[@VirginiaFlowerFarm]

Thank you for your video! Do you not need to completely cover the jars with water for this? It looks like you have the water near the top, but not at least 1 inch over the jars. Everything online tells me to cover jars completely. So many rules these days 😆I would like to know your rule of thumb for this! Thank you!

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Amish and Mennonites traditionally add the water to the level of the food in the jars. The USDA guidelines say to cover the jars with 1” of water. It depends on what you’re comfortable with for your family. Your kitchen, your rules.

[@jenniferr.2122]

Just started watching and enjoy but have to ask why you don't cover your jars with water by 1 or 2 inches in the water bath.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Because that’s how I was taught to do it by my mom and grandma… I guess it’s the ‘old fashioned’ way before the government regulated preserving food.

[@diannemiller4754]

Are those Ball/Mason canning jars or just plain? This is the way my mom canned. She never pressure canned tomatoes. I'm planning on using your recipe this week. Thanks for sharing. I was directed to your channel by three rivers homestead for your Zinnias seed savings. I subscribed so I can get more of your information and videos.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Thank you for subscribing!!!!! When i pressure can I try to only use Ball/Mason or other jars labeled for canning. But for water bathing I use all the old glass Jars I have!!!

[@jamiehuns]

Could I cook the sauce down in an electric roasting oven? Not the actual oven but the portable roasting oven.

[@Ruthannzimm]

Yes absolutely!!!

[@reneecasey5719]

so many cook way too long--- awesome instructions-- I am saving your info Ruthann

[@kimberlycrawford1298]

Hi Ruthann;I have a question; does your blender chop up all the tomato skins? So they don’t stick to the roof of your mouth; that’s what has happened to me ; my blender isn’t like yours though? Thanks Kim

[@deborahpotter703]

I’m wondering do you use your dry canister to grind grain ( I do ) my other question is , the flour is pretty hot when I grind for 1 or less . Is this burning my nutrition out ? Make sense ?

[@jenbear8652]

They,say some nutrients are compromised when grain is heated during grinding. Not sure how much. My grain mill does create some heat, but I feel it’s still better fresh ground than what you can buy at the store.

[@karenfrankland7763]

I can't use tomato paste because it just makes it way to acidic for our liking. I have been running my tomatoes through my champion Juicer. It removes all the skins and seeds which can cause heart burn in a lot of people that I have talked to. Once I have my tomato juice, I boil it for about 30 mins and then turn the heat off to cool. This separates the water from the sauce. Strain through a fine metal sieve. The tomato water goes to the container and the thick tomato sauce is in the strainer. I dump what is in the strainer into a pot, Once all the tomato juice is strained you can then add your spices, onions, garlic and what not. Add in some tomato water to make it the consistency you want. Bring to a boil and can away. I also can the tomato water to use for making rice, adding to soups, chili or cooking noodles.

[@rockyhillshome1513]

I have not been able to find the August 22nd video from your channel for JAMboree. Where should I be looking? Thanks for your assistance.

[@Ruthannzimm]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2euc6yLd8aaabs There was a misunderstanding with the date I was to post. Sorry for the confusion

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Is the dog in the background a doodle?

[@jkstich2902]

Hello, thank you for sharing. I don’t see the recipe in the comments. Where can I find it?

[@Ruthannzimm]

www.dropbox.com/s/7aqrm7iouwoc2on/Chicken%20Noodle%20Soup.pdf?dl=0

[@Ruthannzimm]

It’s in a printable PDF

[@lornapenn-chester6867]

Can you tell me why you take the cores out? Why not just blend the whole tomato? Thank you ❤

[@jenbear8652]

The cores won’t cook down and she’s not straining. So there’d be hard little chunks of core in it

[@abigailjoyfull]

Your link for the canning lids is missing, could you post it please?

[@Ruthannzimm]

forjars.co?sca_ref=2360075.nlq6LU83J6

[@allisonsauceda5311]

How do you keep bugs out of the pasta sauce as you let it simmer for hours?

[@humblehalfacre8464]

Put a fry screen over the pot while it's simmering. Works perfect.

[@TheProtagonist_777]

Do the seeds grind up so you can’t taste/feel them?

[@Ruthannzimm]

We don’t taste or feel the seeds!

[@marilynweber7957]

Wonder if I can use my tomato powder to thicken it - instead of going to the store to buy paste - hmmm - maybe add a little citric acid??

[@Ruthannzimm]

Worth a try!!!

[@marilynweber7957]

So I had a very large can of tomato puree - put that in with the tomato powder . . . 10 quarts later

[@colleen4574]

what is the stand you use outside for cooking on?

[@TheMomGeneral]

It’s a camp stove with legs.

[@julieolson7500]

I have put the tomatoes in a blender and still have a ton of seeds and skins. What can I do?

[@cynthiafisher9907]

You can strain it through a food mill. Your blender probably isn’t as powerful as Ruthann’s.

[@misstlc7136]

I would never set that Tomato sauce near my beautiful white siding.

[@bbbgrl1]

I would have tomato splatters all over those pretty white garage doors! Lol

[@Ruthannzimm]

😂😂

[@andreeaalina2910]

Hello, I really need your salsa recipe, (I dont have a insta acount) do you have a link with a video? Thank you!

[@Ruthannzimm]

I will try and make a KZbin video of my salsa recipe!!!

[@nancyschmied2440]

I just started canning outside using a turkey fryer burner but, I need a windward and I noticed your outside canning stove . What is that called?

[@Ruthannzimm]

It’s a campchef brand

[@nancyschmied2440]

@@Ruthannzimm thank you! I am really loving your videos. They are very enjoyable and relaxing to watch.

[@claudinepotvin-giordano1154]

Why do you keep donkeys ? Just curious.

[@mscarrottop58]

I can't eat spicey food. Can the red peppers be left out?

[@cynthiacook7768]

Red peppers aren't hot, just like green peppers.

[@cynthiafisher9907]

Yes, they can.

[@brikking7097]

Does it matter what kind of tomatoes you use?

[@Ruthannzimm]

It’s personal preference. I like the heirloom varieties because they are less watery than the newer ‘shipping’ varieties

[@brikking7097]

@@Ruthannzimm ok. Thank you. I have never do this but I’m excited to try it

[@danathomas7870]

I noticed that you don’t waste any space in your pots.

[@lrfox49]

Is Odessa your only daughter ?

[@billbottoms8295]

From my Mom: You should have your daughter and son use the tip of a potato peeler to get the bottom of the tomato off, not a knife. Too easy to cut yourself.

[@1gr8lpta]

I love your videos. I’m new so this I’m trying to catch up. I do have to say the music you’ve chosen is a bit irritating. Only so long I can take it

[@catnip...]

Id like to say, you're not inpatient! Its a point of You have so much to do. There's no time to waste! Don't put yourself down regarding that! ❤ I'd love to do all this and what you do, amazing. ❤