Pizza Sauce

HOMEMADE PIZZA SAUCE FOR CANNING

  • 1/2 bushel tomatoes
  • 3 lb. onions
  • 4 green peppers

Cook for 2 1/2 hours until soft. Makes 7 quarts juice. Put juice through a sieve.

  • 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper (optional)
  • 2 c. vegetable oil
  • 2 tsp. basil
  • 2 tsp. oregano
  • 1 1/2 c. sugar
  • 2 tsp. parsley
  • 6 bay leaves
  • 1/2 c. salt
  • 2 tsp. garlic salt

 

Boil juice and spice until thick. Add 4 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste, optional (for thicker sauce). Bring to boil. Put in jars and adjust lids. Place in pressure cooker for 5 minutes, for 5 pounds of pressure. Makes 18 to 20 pints.