Ingredients
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1 teaspoon
Fennel seed whole organic -
4 teaspoons
Sweet Basil leaf c/s organic -
3/4 teaspoon
Oregano leaf c/s organic -
2 teaspoons
Sea Salt regular 5# pkg. -
3 teaspoons olive oil
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3 large garlic cloves, chopped
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4 onions, chopped
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3 teaspoons olive oil
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24 tomatoes, peeled
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1/4 cup lemon juice
Directions
1. In an enamel or stainless kettle, sauté the garlic and onions in oil until soft. Cut tomatoes into chunks, add along with seasonings to the garlic and onions. Simmer for at least 2 hours, longer if possible. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
2. Cool slightly, blend until smooth. Add lemon juice if you plan to can it.
To can Return to kettle, reheat. Pour hot into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headpace. Adjust lids. Process in a boiling water bath for 45 minutes.
To freeze Pour into freezer containers. Seal, label, date and freeze.
