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Crock-Pot Tomato Sauce (Canning Recipe)

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Crock-Pot Tomato Sauce (Canning Recipe)

Transform fresh from the garden tomatoes into a delicious Crock-Pot Tomato Sauce in this yummy recipe that is perfect for canning in jars!

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Slow Cooker Tomato Sauce

At our local church we had what we called a “Salad and Swap”.  Everyone brought 5 things they no longer needed, and then we got to try for 5 of those things.  Well one of those things I ended up “winning” was a big box of Amish Paste Tomatoes.  Yum! 

So, within about 36 hours I was ready to get those beautiful tomatoes canned.  I normally can whole tomatoes. This time I decided that it would be good to can up tomato sauce to use in chili and soups.

It turned out great, they all sealed and we’ve already used one up in a chili recipe I made.


About Canning Supplies

If you are new to canning food for long term food storage I suggest that you purchase a copy of what many consider the “bible” of canning books… The Ball Blue Book. This book will have all the information on how to safely can your food. With instructions on how to both use the water bath method and pressure canning. This book will also give you all the tips you need on times to process everything, adjustments you need in your canning time if you live at higher elevations, etc.

For canning tomatoes and tomato sauce you can use a water bath canner or a steam canner. And if you are going to can anything that is considered a low acid food like meat, beans, corn, and most vegetables then you will want to invest in a pressure canner.

You will also need canning jars in whatever size you want based on how you use your crock-pot tomato sauce. I tend to use tomato sauce in 8 ounce or 16 ounce increments so I stick to those sized jars. If you buy new canning jars your jars will come with new lids and rings. If you are reusing older jars you will need to buy new canning lids and rings.

Lastly, most canners start with a basic canning tool set that includes a jar lifter, canning funnel and bubble remover. Some kits come with all sorts of other bits and bobs, but to be fair, you probably wont use most of that stuff. And if you need something else it is best to purchase it individually so you don’t end up with a bunch of kitchen clutter!


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Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I use my slow cooker to cook the tomatoes instead of cooking them on the stove-top?

Tomatoes contain a lot of water and before they can become sauce you need to cook them down quite a bit to allow the naturally occurring water to cook off. Using your slow cooker allows you to cook that water off without having to worry about your sauce burning and having to monitor a pan on the stove-top. You can literally walk away at this point in the cooking time and just let the slow cooker do it’s thing.

Can I add herbs and spices to my homemade tomato sauce?

Tomato sauce really should be pretty pain. Adding a bunch of spices and herbs to you sauce takes the sauce into the marinara sauce line pretty quickly. Although I have found that if you cook a lot of Italian style food that adding one or two whole fresh basil leaves to the jar before ladling in the tomato sauce adds a nice flavor.

Can I use frozen tomatoes?

One tip many gardeners face is an onslaught of fresh tomatoes and no time or desire to can up their tomatoes in the heat of summer. So they wash and core their tomatoes and toss them whole into freezer bags and stash them in the freezer until they have enough tomatoes, the weather has cooled off a bit and they have more time. And that is when they can up their homegrown tomatoes.

This recipe will indeed work with frozen tomatoes. Just keep in mind that when you freeze fruits (and tomatoes are a fruit) that as they thaw they will release a lot of water. Strain that water off and then proceed to cook the tomatoes as normal. Freezing and thawing the tomatoes and then straining off the water may actually shorten the time you need to cook the tomatoes.


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Crock-Pot Tomato Sauce (Canning Recipe)

Crock-Pot Tomato Sauce Recipe

Heidi Kennedy
Turn fresh tomatoes from your garden into a delicious tomato sauce that is perfect for canning!
4.88 from 8 votes
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Prep Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cook Time 10 hrs
Total Time 11 hrs 20 mins
Course Canning, Sauces
Cuisine American
Servings 48 People
Calories 34 kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 Pounds Fresh Tomatoes (After De-Seeding)
  • 15 Ounces Bottled Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Cut the stem off each tomato, cut into quarters and then cut out as much of the seeds and excess juice as possible.
  • Place prepared tomatoes in the bottom of a 6 quart or larger slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Using a slotted spoon, spoon the cooked tomatoes into the jar of a blender, leaving behind any excess liquid. (Dump out and discard any liquid from the slow cooker).
  • Pulse the tomatoes in the blender a few times until you reach a puree.
  • Add puree back into slow cooker and continue cooking, uncovered, until the sauce is as thick or as thin as you want it. I cooked mine for an additional 8 hours.
  • Add 1 tablespoon on lemon juice to each cleaned and sterilized pint sized jar OR 2 tablespoons to each quart sized jar.
  • Ladle tomato sauce into jars using a canning funnel to prevent spilling, leaving 1/2 inch of head-space.
  • Use a plastic utensil or tool to place into the jar, to help the air bubbles to escape.
  • Wipe off the top of each jar with a wet towel to wipe away any spillage.
  • Place clean and new canning lids on each jar and screw on the rings until just finger-tight.
  • Place the jars in warm water in a water bath canner on the stove-top.
  • Turn the heat up under the water bath canning pot and allow the water to come to a full rolling boil. Place lid on the pot.
  • For pint sized jars, process the jars for 35 minutes or 40 minutes for quart sized jars. Adjust the time accordingly if you are at an elevation above sea level.
  • Times are quite uniform for tomato sauce, you just need to know your elevation.

Notes

This recipe is designed for canning purposes and as such we do not recommend adding any other vegetables or meat to the sauce unless you plan on pressure cooking the sauce to make it safe to eat and store. Do not skip adding the bottled lemon juice to each jar either as this ensures that the tomato sauce is acidic enough to prevent botulism spores from growing in your canned tomato sauce. You can however add dried herbs to your tomato sauce after you have pureed it. If you want to make an Italian flavored tomato sauce add 1 tablespoon dried basil and 1 tablespoon dried oregano. This recipe will yield approximately 12 pints of sauce with a serving size of 1/2 cup.

Nutrition

Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 395mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1250IU | Vitamin C: 33.8mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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Comments

  1. Sharon says

    January 12, 2014 at 6:01 PM

    Have you done this with frozen tomatoes? I froze some and so far I haven’t decided how I want to use them. Sauce sounds like a great idea.

    Reply
    • Lady Sarah says

      January 16, 2014 at 12:54 PM

      I think frozen is fine, you’ll just have to watch the water content..and possibly drain it a bit, if it has too much water.

      Reply
  2. Margit says

    February 7, 2014 at 1:17 PM

    This recipe looks tasty. I have canned frozen tomatoes before. I freeze them when I have too many tomatoes to preserve by canning at the end of summer and then I can them later.

    Reply
  3. Lindsay says

    March 11, 2014 at 8:09 PM

    My mom has a glass top stove and we had no troubles at all getting our water bath pot to a rolling boil when we canned applesauce this past fall….

    Reply
  4. Niari says

    June 7, 2015 at 10:52 PM

    I have canned for years on my glass top and never had any problem ever.

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      June 8, 2015 at 10:15 AM

      I know some folks have had issues with it, but not everyone. Best to consult the owners manual for your particular stove-top to make sure the glass can handle the heat and weight of a big pot filled with water and jars.

      Reply
  5. Pattie Smuth says

    August 10, 2016 at 6:32 AM

    Instead of getting house hit & steamy, my Husband used the burner for his fish/turkey fryer. Canning pot fits great. No steamy house or mess! I am new to canning even though my Mom canned for years before her passing. I wish I had pad more attention back then. What I wouldn’t give to have her here teaching me now! Thanks for the great recipes & tips.

    Reply
    • Lady Heidi says

      August 10, 2016 at 9:06 AM

      Yes canning outdoors is awesome!

      Reply
  6. Stacy says

    September 4, 2022 at 5:46 PM

    Can I used canned tomatoes.?

    Reply
    • Crock-Pot Ladies says

      September 5, 2022 at 10:35 AM

      Hi Stacy, while this recipe has not been tested using canned tomatoes I don’t see why it wouldn’t work. If you give a try be sure to come back and let us know how it turned out for you!

      Reply

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