Blogvember Day Twenty-Six | Family Recipe

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November 26 – Share a family recipe (but make sure to ask Mama first).

When I was growing up I was blessed to grow up in a family of farmers. I not only have a Mama that grew her own food, but canned it as well. Not only my Mama, but all the women in my family. Many family gatherings would include a circle of women chatting about their recent crops and what they were planning on canning with them.

This is the spaghetti sauce recipe that my Grandma, Mama and now myself use. It’s absolutely our favorite.  Store bought sauce doesn’t even compare to it.

• 1⁄2 bushel tomatoes
• 2 bulbs garlic
• 4 hot peppers
• 3 lb. onions
• 1⁄2 cup salt
• 1 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp italian seasoning
• 8 cans tomato paste
• 2 cups oil

INSTRUCTIONS:

Put everything into a blender and puree. I cut the stem part off the tomatoes, quarter them and put skins and all into the blender. I also leave the seeds in two of the hot peppers to add some heat.

Bring it to a boil and cook until thick. I cook mine for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.

To can, pour into jars. Place rings and lids on jars, making it fingertip-tight. Place on a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool.

If you try this recipe, I’d love to hear how you like it!  I can’t wait to read all your family recipes today.