*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           Creole Tomato Sauce

Recipe By     : J. Hassell [via Grandmother]
Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Canning & Preserving             Family Fav
                Tried

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  18      med           tomatoes -- peel, core, chop
   2      c             onions -- chopped
   4      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/4  c             olive oil
     1/4  c             fresh basil -- chopped
   1      can           tomato paste -- half pint
   1      whole         salt
   1      tsp           black pepper -- freshly ground

In a large pot, heat oil and saute onions 'til just barelytransparent.  Add
garlic and saute a few more minutes.  Add tomaotes, tomato paste, basil,
salt & pepper.  Cook until very hot and well blended.  Pour into hot,
sterilized pint  or quart jars to one inch from top.  Seal and process in
pressure canner for 25 minutes at 10 pounds pressure.  For quarts, 30 minutes.

Makes 8 pints.

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NOTES : Pressure canning is absolutely required unless you  know the exact
PH of the mix.  I always pressure can this for safety.