How to make Tomato Sauce from tomatoes | Quick Italian Tomato Passata Sauce

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In this video I show you how I make a delicious Tomato Sauce from tomatoes. This Italian tomato passata sauce made from fresh garden tomatoes can be made in less than an hour using this traditional method. This sauce is very versatile and can be used in any recipe that calls for fresh marinara sauce. It will keep for a week in the fridge or can be frozen. I will also show you how I can my sauce using the boiling water method for use all winter long. Nothing beats fresh tomato sauce from the garden! It truly is the taste of summer.
00:00 Introducttion
00:52 Cutting the tomatoes
02:33 Cooking the tomatoes
04:20 Draining the tomatoes
05:15 Processing the tomatoes / Food Mill
09:45 Seasoning the sauce
11:19 Canning the tomato sauce
Tomatoes - as many as you can get.
Cut out cores and blemishes and add to a pot.
Cook on low-medium heat until it comes to a boil. Check often to prevent burning on the bottom. Once it comes to a boil, let it simmer for 10 minutes. Drain off the clear tomato water using a colander and then process your tomatoes with a food mill or strainer to remove the skins and seeds from the pulp.
Season with salt and fresh basil and simmer for 10-15 minutes. If it is too runny, cook longer to reduce.
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@ericgerber4907 11 месяцев назад

This process is very similar to the recipe I’ve used for 50+ years. A suggestion: the drained water contains much of the natural sugars and acids that makes tomatoes yummy. Removing it from the sauce permanently diminishes the sauce’s flavor. So after setting aside the pulp I place the juice in a large flat, non-corrosive pan such as a stainless or nonstick frying pan, and rapidly boil it down to the consistency of thin catsup. I add that back into the pulp just before canning. It makes a very noticeable improvement to the sauce’s flavor.

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the tip!

@pk4459 10 месяцев назад

Excellent suggestion! This worked perfecly and increased the yield of pasata.

@dianac2596 10 месяцев назад

That is such a great tip. I’ll do it your way! Thank you.

@leopardwoman38 10 месяцев назад

I drain the water and put it on lined cookie sheets and cook at low temperature in the over until the liquid is thicker. Then ?I add it back to the sauce.

@eilidpatt1011 10 месяцев назад

I’m going to do that tomorrow! I couldn’t stop myself from drinking the tomato water last time! It was so delicious and hydrating, but I’d rather have amazing sauce.

@GrowCookPreserveWithKellyDawn 10 месяцев назад

Homegrown tomatoes truly are the best!

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Yes, they are.

@CookingwithAnadi 2 года назад

Hey there! I use passata almost daily and never made it myself. I would love to use garden fresh tomatoes like you did! This must be heavenly with pasta or even bread. Well done here, loved it!

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

I make this often in small batches so I always have some on hand.

@user-db8fp4wl2g 10 месяцев назад

I love my hand crank mill, passed on from my grandmother, it makes the best applesauce texture as well!!!

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Oh yes!

@GabrielaHernandez-ou2jc 2 года назад

Wow, such beautiful tomatoes! Thank you so much! I loved the recipe💖💖

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

So nice of you. Thanks for watching.

@RoseBornagain 11 месяцев назад

My mum did the same way we call it in Italy salsa di pomodoro, the best.

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@alejandracabrera2160 2 года назад

just finished your garden video. the tomatoes are looking juicy and im sure are delicious. love tomato-based recipes 🍅

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thanks for watching. I’ve been making this nearly every day. I’ll have plenty for winter!

@susanmartinez3956 10 месяцев назад

I want to thank you for your video. I’ve been wanting to make and can my own tomato sauce since my garden produced so many tomatoes!!! 😊

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

You are so welcome!

@federicoberghmans991 2 года назад

So satisfying to see.

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thanks.

@d.haroldangel241 10 месяцев назад

Excellent. To the point, no bs, very well explained.

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Glad you liked it

@jackwalker9492 3 дня назад

Thank you for teaching this. Simple here and retired from the Infantry and learning to eat something with m ore than one color. You people are worth anything I did and thank you very much

@ThePotThickens 3 дня назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

@awhisper2318 2 года назад

Such an amazing recipe✨ thank you so much ✨❤

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

You are welcome. Thanks for watching.

@kavitarai3438 7 месяцев назад

Wow this tomato sauce very good yemmy

@ThePotThickens 7 месяцев назад

Thank you so much

@aliciacromwell6490 11 месяцев назад

Nice way to preserve tomatoes! Than you.😊

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Most welcome 😊

@aggiekromah6254 11 месяцев назад

Tomato sauce made simple thanks brother😁👌👌🌹

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

My pleasure 😊

@danspizzacorner9711 Месяц назад

The perfect sauce for pizza. I love it 😊

@ThePotThickens Месяц назад

Thank you 😋 I agree. I use this for lots of things.

@bleepbloop101010101 2 года назад

Very thorough, thank you!

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thanks.

@Jonnynot1plate 2 года назад

Great stuff. I'm always a sucker for vine tomatoes. I'll definitely try growing my own next season along with cherry tomatoes

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thanks. I like to dehydrate cherry tomatoes. They are like candy.

@RoseJackson79 10 месяцев назад

That sauce is beautiful. Thank you for the awesome tutorial. I just got a food mill today and it's a workout, lol.

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

You got this! Thanks for watching.

@kevinmanning4880 11 месяцев назад

Fantastic video, much appreciate!

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@slam854 2 года назад

That is amazing! I just zero-scaped my property and am looking to planter grow Romas' in a nice sunny location. Tomatoes and a few herbs will be the focus, landscape has sage. Studied food mills for passata and this seems best way. Bought an OXO mill today and look forward to giving it many uses. Thanks for bringing out your old tool to show how good they are. Sunny Tomatoes!

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

That sounds awesome. I can't wait for my garden tomatoes to come in thi9s year.

@davidmccarty6445 2 месяца назад

Finally, learned something

@ThePotThickens 2 месяца назад

Thank you!

@Enhancedlies 2 года назад

WHYYYYY has it taken this long to find your channel! love it

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Awe, thanks so much.

@suzannevega2289 8 месяцев назад

I dehydrate the skin/ seeds, turn it into a powder to use as a spice, I love it!

@ThePotThickens 8 месяцев назад

Great idea. Thanks.

@marionpaul9573 11 месяцев назад

Thank you 🎉

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

You’re welcome 😊

@KittyMama61 Год назад

I just got some Genovese basil and Fiaschetto di Manduria tomato seeds. Oh, my, I can't wait until passata day!

@ThePotThickens Год назад

Yea. I just planted my tomatoes for this year.

@EverythingShakes 2 года назад

Great video man 😎

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thank you. I apologize for the poor sound quality at the end. The wind was blowing fiercely and making a lot of background noise.

@TastyLittleDumpling 2 года назад

this is perfect!!! I keep on searching this recipe. Thank you for sharing sweetie. Stay safe and connected always!

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

I made a lot of this for the winter.

@TastyLittleDumpling 2 года назад

@@ThePotThickens Yesss thank you for sharing. Please stay safe and connected...

@greyriddance64 2 года назад

I was delighted by the looks of your tomatoes, then I saw the size of those basil leaves. Wow! You`re definitely good at growing plants too.

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thanks. Now that it is the dead of winter, I miss my fresh basil and tomatoes. These canned tomatoes and some frozen pesto help get me through.

@wendygreen9207 9 месяцев назад

Great device.

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@Kylerjguitar 6 дней назад

Really great and informative video

@ThePotThickens 6 дней назад

Glad you liked it!

@kavitarai3438 7 месяцев назад

Thanks sir 🙏

@ThePotThickens 7 месяцев назад

Most welcome

@jessiegibson9023 11 месяцев назад

Good video thanks

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it

@waleedalhammadi7491 9 месяцев назад

Thanks

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

You're welcome.

@meals7up150 2 года назад

Wow that's awesome very delicious yummy recipe good sharing my friend appreciate you sending support you stay connected

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@rhyanna5454 10 месяцев назад

😊 Nice video easily understood and to the point , thank you for sharing your knowledge of making tomato sauce, with other videos I got confused but with your instruction I can now make tomato sauce , that can be used in pastas and casseroles

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Thank you so much 🙂

@user-qk2pv7uu5g 9 месяцев назад

Do not put 🍋 juice spoil the tomato and makes more acid I put a leave of basil and boil jar for longer 50 at least they keep better

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

@@user-qk2pv7uu5g The fact is that many modern tomatoes are lower in acid than older heirloom varieties. Thus, to safely can them, they need some addition of acid.

@user-qk2pv7uu5g 9 месяцев назад

@@ThePotThickens not our body

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

@@user-qk2pv7uu5g I don't understand.

@gladtidings4all Год назад

I bought a Ball freshTECH HarvestPro Sauce...maker in Amazon. And I love it. It separates the skin, seeds and purées the tomatoes into thick sauce. Leaving the skin very dry

@ThePotThickens Год назад

Awesome! That would save a bit of work, defiantly. I've been thinking of getting one of those Italian sauce separators. I may look at the Bal HarvestPro too!

@intheworldbutnotofit8002 Год назад

I love your channel

@ThePotThickens Год назад

Thanks so much.

@sO_RoNerY 2 года назад

Here's a tip from an half Italian man who has also watched Italians make tomato sauce: cook the sauce down, but add the basil later once you do the tomato sauce test on a plate. If you see water separate from the sauce running down the plate, it's not ready. Once it is ready, tear the basils with your fingers and add it to the sauce and leave it in. You can also add carrots, onion and celery into a blender with oil (I use water) and blender until it comes a thick sauce. Add it to a flat pan and cook until it becomes a paste but don't burn it. Once this step is done you add it to the tomato sauce. Basil towards the end after you do the tomato sauce test on the plate. You don't have to. But you also don't want a watery tomato sauce. Add your pepper and salt too (I use only pepper; there is a nice natural sodium in the onions, carrots and celery).

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thanks for the great techniques.

@StanleyPain 2 года назад

Nona approved 😁👍

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Thank you.

@dale5898 15 дней назад

Nice stove!

@ThePotThickens 15 дней назад

Thanks!

@thomasreed9560 4 дня назад

I find it easier to blanch the tomatoes for a minute and peel the skins off before making the sauce. It’s much faster to run through the mill after cooking them down.

@ThePotThickens 3 дня назад

Yes. That works also. But I do like the mill because it also removes the seeds.

@miamited69 Год назад

Finally a video with a food mill. Mine has 2 different size hole inserts. I would assume use the smaller one. How about cooking the tomatoes down on low in a crock pot?

@ThePotThickens Год назад

I’m sure it would work fine to cook them in a slow cooker. I have nit tried. Yes, I would recommend the small holes. I have an old food mill with a built in screen that I use because it seems to work so much better than the newer ones with the removable screens.

@carolmirelez170 10 месяцев назад

I miss my Mom's pork roast, Bohemian saurkraut, and potato dumplings!

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Childhood comfort foods are a thing.

@wawa0cc9915 10 месяцев назад

Do you tighten the lids further after jars have cooled and poped. Thank you for the excellent video!

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

No need. Once they seal I actually remove the rings. If a seal does eventually fail, you might not know it if you keep the ring on.

@TheSecretYorkshireCook 2 года назад

Those tomatoes are looking incredible! 🍅 I didn't get any of mine planted this year unfortunately.

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Nothing beats a fresh garden tomato.

@Brucether 10 месяцев назад

Outstanding video. My tomatoes are making right now. I think I will try this. Have you ever used dry, crushed basil?

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Not in the canned sauce but I have used it when cooking for pasta. It should work fine.

@Brucether 10 месяцев назад

@@ThePotThickens Thank you! First time sauce maker.

@user-im2xf1by3v 10 месяцев назад

I skin,seed tomatoes & cut them in small pieces & freeze…When I make a chicken,lettuce salad I thaw a small bag of frozen tomatoes,drain them & put them in my salad..Great taste, color & cheaper than $ 2.30 each as they were not long ago….

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Sounds great!

@smangalisomehlo7284 6 месяцев назад

Waoooo

@ThePotThickens 6 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@jennifergriffith4919 11 месяцев назад

I had no idea that canning was this easy. Thank you. What I was wondering can I can fruit jam the same way as tomato sauce?

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Different foods will have different ways to process depending on the acidity and food safety issues. Check a verified source for recipes. If you find some canning recipes from a university extension service, those are usually the safest.

@ruthfields3874 4 месяца назад

You can can jams and jelly's without a hot water bath or a steam canner or a pressure cooker. Just make sure jars are very hot and work fast to fill and cover with lids. They will seal

@serafinogold1 9 месяцев назад

So 8 pints which is 4 quarts. Nice. So how long did the whole process take from start to finish? Not the time the video shows but the actual time to do? Also how many pounds of tomatoes did you use or how many tomatoes? Thank you you make it look very easier

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

Thanks. I didn’t weigh the tomatoes. I had a big bowl full. I would say overall to maybe an hour to get to the sauce stage. A bit of cleaning and the food mill by hand is a bit of work.

@cruzitarivera4599 9 месяцев назад

I really enjoy learning about caning tomato sauce. Is it cheaper than buying it from the store?

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

I think so! Even if you don't grow your own tomatoes, you can find fresh tomatoes from your local farmers market and get some good deals on canning tomatoes.

@ievsika 2 года назад

If I dont have a food mill, could I substitute it with a fine metal colander and a spoon?

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Yes you can. It might take a bit of work, but it will work.

@tiaria5375 2 дня назад

Thank you so much. I ove your video out of many. I saw my first batch, and I forgot to add the lemon. What would happen if I didn't put the lemon? I'm new at this, but thank you

@ThePotThickens День назад

It’s probably fine. I just like to ensure the tomatoes have enough acid to preserve them if they are low acid tomatoes.

@hillyj1 Год назад

Just made the sauce but I blended everything including the skin

@ThePotThickens Год назад

A blender works!

@MYTAISLIM Год назад

A Champion juicer works great for this.

@ThePotThickens Год назад

Sure. Use what you have.

@fashionablyshort3776 2 года назад

Hi please reply can you use any type of tomatoes and if you don't have a mill what can you used

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

You can use any tomato, but the water content vs pulp will vary so if you have tomatoes with more flesh, you'll get more sauce and less water. Plum tomatoes are the best. If you don't have a mill, you can use a strainer with holes small enough to catch the seeds. It will take a bit more work to mash them with a rubber spatula or spoon, but it would work. Just don't use a really fine strainer or you will not get the sauce to go through. A coarse strainer might work.

@janw491 11 месяцев назад

Dehydrate the skins and powder them. Great to add to any tomato dish to give oomph

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Great tip! Thanks.

@alijaffery7735 8 месяцев назад

So is this finished product ready to use as in, just pour over cooked pasta? Or do you still have to cook it more?

@ThePotThickens 8 месяцев назад

You can use this as a simple sauce or flavor it more. Often in Italy they will use this to add to their sauces that start with sautéing aromatics like onion, garlic or meat dishes.

@ritapalmeri596 11 месяцев назад

I been making sauce like that for long time but never used lemon juice

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Probably not necessary but it is recommended for safety and I want to make sure to post safe recipes.

@kathleenkeene5864 2 года назад

Do you ever grow and use yellow, orange, trifele, or others that aren't red?

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

I have in the past, but I love the flavor and color of the red varieties.

@user-jd4vn8sy9s 9 месяцев назад

Is there an alternative you can use apart from the food mill?

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

You could use a strainer. It would take longer probably. Otherwise you can probably leave the skin and seeds (or remove the skin at least) and blend it smooth.

@aniagoszczynski8194 11 месяцев назад

I have a question, do not have a food meal, can I separate skin and seats from the skinny trainer? Please answer me. I start cooking on the small. Fire. I think I need to leave it for the night, but will be hot if some more tomatoes in the garden. Do not finish to the end, but I know you probably put basil in the garlic.??? what about salt and pepper?

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

You can season however you want. Yes, you can use a strainer to remove skins and seeds. Just make sure the holes are smaller than the seeds. Use a spoon to push the pulp through. It is a bit of work, but worthwhile.

@sevimcalskan5229 10 месяцев назад

👍👏👏Tarif mükemmel.Çevirmeli Süzgecinizin linkini verebilir misiniz?

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Thank you. Yes, here is a link to the food mill I prefer. Teşekkür ederim. Evet, işte tercih ettiğim gıda fabrikasının bağlantısı. amzn.to/48oeAJ2

@user-kf5jz8yw8z 10 месяцев назад

I cut my tomatoes...seed them ..dice them and put them in a colander for about 2 hous you wouldn't believe the juice that comes out..the seeds have most of the water...then I put them in my crockpot with 2 carrots..a small onion..celery stalk...and a couple of cloves of garlic garlic...cook for a couple of hours then I ..smash them with my hand blender and then can it...I usually dont put the herbs until the end

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Sounds great.

@Nick2cd 11 месяцев назад

What brand of range is that?

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

It’s a Cooking Performance Group commercial range.

@radow869 10 месяцев назад

Use the tomato water for vegi stock.

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Yes. I do b

@lynntremayne7213 11 месяцев назад

You can save seeds and skin dry and make paste

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Yes. Not much left after this but it does make a great powder when dehydrated too.

@Fb0496 10 месяцев назад

How long can I store them for?

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Fresh sauce for a week or so in the fridge. Canned sauce will last for several years.

@Fb0496 10 месяцев назад

@@ThePotThickens Thank you!

@hillyj1 Год назад

Can vinegar be used instead of lemon juice?

@ThePotThickens Год назад

Certainly. Any acid will help. If you have acidic tomatoes, you probably don't need it.

@janking2762 День назад

Take chopped fresh tomatoes, purée them with an immersion blender, cook down to desired thickness, season and you are done. Don’t worry about seeds or skins, they will not be a problem plus they add fiber. Eat fresh or freeze or can as you which. This can also be done with frozen tomatoes.

@ThePotThickens День назад

Yes. You can do that.

@oussamalasfer4860 2 года назад

if you dry it you ll have instant tomato soup !!

@ThePotThickens 2 года назад

Yes. That would be good.

@antonmarino6568 10 месяцев назад

Before filling the jars i boil the jars for 5 minutes and another 5 minutes after they are filled

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Are you still processing them after that? 5 minutes is not really long enough to ensure all the interior contents are heated to a proper temperature for safety.

@vickyCA1643 3 дня назад

Is it still safe to water bath if adding other veggies such as shredded carrots, garlic, herbs?

@ThePotThickens 3 дня назад

Yes, as long as the acid content is high enough. I might add a little bit of citric acid or a bit more lemon juice, just to be safe.

@vickyCA1643 2 дня назад

@@ThePotThickens Thank you.

@robertlosasso4222 Месяц назад

Do you make sauce or gravy ?

@ThePotThickens Месяц назад

This is just a simple tomato pasata sauce. I use it to make pasta sauces, in stews, or anywhere I need a little bit of tomato sauce.

@haydehabdolahian7691 13 дней назад

I made tomato sauce from fresh tomatoes and put it in jar and the jar in the fridge , after a mother it got mold on the top and taste not good 😢can you tell me why it happened? The jar led has 2 small hole on it ! Could that be the reason ?

@ThePotThickens 11 дней назад

Did you can it or just put it in the fridge? Unless it’s processed and sealed, it won’t last that long.

@CharletteCurtis-re2zr 5 дней назад

You need to water bath the jars

@markkrysinski6576 10 месяцев назад

I can't belive you are keeping the skin and the seeds

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

I'm not sure I understand what you mean. I'm removing them from the sauce. Some people dehydrate them and make tomato powder with it. I discarded the skins and seeds.

@susanvannatter9908 11 месяцев назад

Can I use the blender don't have that kind of tools? I just harvest my Tom from my garden

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Yes, you certainly can.

@Junyo 10 месяцев назад

So, you're throwing away the skins, the juice and the basil? Possibly the best tasting parts of the whole "Tomato Sauce". 🤣

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

No. I save all the tomato water. And the basil has given up all its flavor to the sauce. What is left are slimy cooked leaves.

@harryjones-haroldine 2 месяца назад

😳

@ThePotThickens 2 месяца назад

Thanks

@samueljaramillo4221 10 месяцев назад

I freeze my sauce

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Freezing is a great option if you have freezer space.

@johnhironimus5748 9 месяцев назад

What else would you be makin tomatoe sauce from ?

@ThePotThickens 9 месяцев назад

Haha. Good question. I think I need to ask the SEO search algorithms why they need that in the title. ;)

@bettythomas1396 5 дней назад

Instead of composting the skin and seeds, dehydrate them then blend them into tomato powder

@ThePotThickens 4 дня назад

Yes. That’s a great tip.

@chivone21 3 месяца назад

With sterilized jars....tomatoes that have gone through the mill that seperated seed and skins, with the protein foam skimmed off the top (you don't have to, it's more aesthetic) then ladled into hot jars, sealed tightly with a lid, then flipped upside down and covered with a heavy towel till the next day (letting the jars cool down slowly) you now save all the tomato liquid, boiling it down to the consistency you want (my Grandmother liked a puree consistency). They will stay for a very long time in a cool dark place. You can add a touch of either vinegar or lemon juice to raise the acidic level, but it really isn't necessary. Tomatoes are already acidic. Have bottles of crushed tomatoes that were boiled down, skins removed, and the inner seeds pulled out (do this before you boil) and then just crush them in your hands, then bottle them with a few Basil leaves. When you make your sauce, THEN sautee some onion, crush a few cloves of garlic (use sweet onions) my grandmother added a few Tablespoons of sugar (some used little baking soda) then simmer on low for a couple hours. Stir occassionally. DON'T forget the onion and garlic. Add a little salt, some red pepper (but not much, just a pinch, not a punch!) Fry your meatballs just short of "done" then add them to your sauce to simmer and meld all that flavor. Before the meatballs, add a cup or two of Pecorino Romano cheese to the sauce, stir it in well. Taste for flavor and adjust accordingly. Make sure you have a loaf of Italian bread nearby to wipe along the rim of the sauce pot. This is a must. If you don't do this, you're not tasting it properly

@ThePotThickens 3 месяца назад

Thanks. I do recommend following established safety guidelines for canning.

@user-nh5xy8rt7q Месяц назад

Add some water to the pot stop from burning at the bottom

@ThePotThickens Месяц назад

That can help. But if you are careful, it is not necessary. The tomatoes start releasing water quickly and you need to stir it frequently when it starts to cook.

@user-nh5xy8rt7q Месяц назад

@@ThePotThickens I been doing this sauce for 50 years tenth’s of box

@cpalmer7686 10 дней назад

I notice that most people don't add herbs or pretty mucj anything aside from the actual tomato... its there a reason for this?

@ThePotThickens 10 дней назад

Sometimes I'll add basil. But I generally make my sauce pure tomato when I can it. That was I can use it as a base for many different recipes that might have different herbs added when it is prepared.

@cpalmer7686 10 дней назад

@@ThePotThickens Thanks. Just wanted clarification on if it was a no no.

@magnuswootton6181 7 месяцев назад

chuck spaghetti in it!!

@ThePotThickens 7 месяцев назад

YES!

@ruthfields3874 4 месяца назад

Never ever push you lid down in center. You can and will get a bad jar that way

@ThePotThickens 4 месяца назад

I always check to make sure I don't have false seals. I store without the rings on.

@justme8108 11 месяцев назад

Pushing down the center button like you did is very wrong.

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Why? If it seals, it seals. There is clearly a vacuum there.

@mikeseguin4062 11 месяцев назад

You may want to research the required lemon juice amount being used. I do not believe 1 teaspoon is adequate. A full tablespoon of bottled lemon juice is necessary for a pint jar of tomato sauce in a water bath method. Also recommendation is 35 minutes for pints..

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the info! Yes, I recommend following safe canning guidelines. It does all depend on the acidity of the tomatoes.

@shawnamoen5026 10 месяцев назад

The experts don't reccomend canning this way. You're suppose to keep the liquid in there and cook down

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

Can you explain why that would matter?

@FreeSpeechWarrior 2 месяца назад

You were supposed to sweat the onions and garlic in olive oil before you pour in the tomatoes.

@ThePotThickens 2 месяца назад

This is just a simple passata sauce that I preserve. When I use them from the jar, the onion and garlic go into olive oil first and then I add the sauce to that.

@amlaboy 11 месяцев назад

Looked good until you added the whole basil plant.

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

I love basil. You can leave it out.

@timbranton1709 2 месяца назад

Save a lot of time by peeling the tomatoes. Why work so hard with the mill?

@ThePotThickens 2 месяца назад

OMG, peeling and deseeding each tomato by hand? No thanks.

@user-nh5xy8rt7q Месяц назад

That sauce look too thick would have taken all the water back in, Jar need to stay in boil water until water cool prior remove them

@ThePotThickens Месяц назад

Thanks. I like a thick sauce but you can make it as thick or thin as you like.

@lorrainestone 20 дней назад

Where is the garlic?

@ThePotThickens 20 дней назад

I don't like to can with garlic. I add fresh garlic when I open the jar and make a sauce.

@Herbert04 11 месяцев назад

Not a fan of the lemon juice. But still a good video.

@ThePotThickens 11 месяцев назад

Thanks.

@genskitchenmagic2957 10 месяцев назад

If you are not canning you don’t need to add lemon juice. If you are canning you need 1 tbsp bottled lemon juice per pint or you can use 1/4 tsp powdered citric acid instead. Sold in the canning aisle. You can buy litmus paper to check your sauce’s pH. If it is lower than 4.6 you don’t need to add any type of acid for water bath canning.

@candicekellyhomes 10 месяцев назад

I used to can bushels of tomatoes and never used lemon. There is enough acid. Just salt,boiled lids and heat the jars in the oven

@ThePotThickens 10 месяцев назад

@@candicekellyhomes Maybe. Have you checked the pH? Some of the tomatoes being grown now are lower in acid. While you are probably ok, best to be safe. Botulism is quite dangerous.