Last weekend, it was finally time to try canning for myself. I finally pulled out all my canning supplies and tried it out. It’s classic Kim to have to buy $100 of gadgets before trying something new. I highly doubt ladies in the 19th century had all these handy tools. But, that’s okay. I’m a 21st Century kinda gal.
The first thing I tried was canned pizza sauce, so we could make truly homemade pizza.
I got the recipe from Miss Effie. So it must be good. (And, it is.)
(I’m thinking of offically naming this week “Miss Effie Week” on the blog. Cause I think she’s the best thing since sliced bread and fresh jam.)
courtesy of Miss Effie
10 lbs tomatoes — cored and chopped
On the canning agenda:
Pizza sauce
Pickles
Pickled zucchini
Salsa
Tomatoes
Pepper jam
Pickled yellow peppers
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christi @ grey umbrella says
i’m totally a nut but next summer we should have a canning get together … so fun!
Meredith says
So, I haven’t done any canning because my dad (who used to be an appliance technician) told me that I shouldn’t EVER can on a flat-top stove, or it could crack. But I see that you did, and it looks like it worked just fine!
Erin @ Domestic Adventure says
Oh my, canning things is like my dream project!!!!! Can I be you when I grow up, seriously!?!?! I’m having fun catching up on all your posts that I’ve missed lately. I’m a delinquent blog follower!
LAURA!!! says
oh awesome! What a fun blog!
Kristen @ Miss Prissy Paige says
I need that cookbook cover. So bad. That’s awesome that you are canning stuff. And I also have to buy $100 worth of supplies, just to try something. And even then, sometimes its months before I finally get around to it!
amber waves of grain says
Yum– nothing like homemade pizza. When I saw your canning agenda, I thought of another one to add or to keep in mind for next year– zucchini salsa. This is similar to the recipe I use (it is very forgiving, so if you’re missing one of the spices it doesn’t greatly affect the recipe). You can adjust the hotness factor by adding jalapenos or banana peppers. It’s more on the sweet side, but so good with tortilla chips. It gets eaten faster than regular tomato salsa at our house!
http://www.ehow.com/how_5225543_make-canned-zucchini-salsa.html
Aubrey@My Forever House says
I love all of the green utensils in the first picture! I wouldn’t know what to do with them, but they would sure look pretty just sitting in my kitchen. Great job!
Oonafey says
So excited that you showcase your scale!
Jenny @ Anything Pretty says
I was all prepared to make some salsa today to start making a dent in all the tomatoes that are ripening. But then I read this post and I just may have to switch it to pizza sauce because that looks amazing. And maybe get a food mill too because I am right there with you on the gadgets. Looks delicious!
Amanda Sevall says
Yum! I just had my first canning experience this month too – strawberry jam. It said it would make 8 jars. It made 3. What’s up with that?! I’m definitely going to have to try pizza sauce. It’s been the husband’s hobby in the past but I’m liking it! I have a similar love for gadgets and a very similar recipe book holder!! 😉
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Looks so yummy!! Your experience with canning went much better than mine! Ie. Your apron didn’t catch on fire and the mail lady hopefully didn’t ask if you are pg. 😉
Leigh says
Yum, I’ll have to add that to my list. But I’ll freeze the sauce rather than can it (one I don’t know how and two it seems faster/easier). Oh, and I totally have a cookbook holder, so you’re in good company.
check your email 😉
Mrs. Chic says
What a cool way to can!! When I thinking for canning I think of pickles and jams…lol you opened my eyes to a new way of canning pizza sauce! who would have thought, lol Maybe one of these days when i’m brave I’ll try it too — much healthier then buying store bought pizza sauce!
Jenny @ DIY Newlyweds says
I’m getting hungry reading this post! Awesome job canning though. I love that you brought out your super cute red scale too 🙂
Very clever recipe holder too. I just have a regular cookbook stand, but my baking cookbooks have chocolate stains all over them!
Joi says
Aweome…could you send some leftovers to Illinois? ; )
Mrs. Adventure says
Oooh that sounds really good. This week we canned Jam but due to my lazy-ness we didn’t take photos so no blog. BUT have faith this weekend we are making homemade grape wine from those grapes we picked this past weekend.
Leigh @ Kesler Expressler says
I have that cookbook holder and it’s awesome. Matt got it for me as a Christmas present a few years back. I might have to try that pizza sauce recipe. My current “recipe” is “heat 1 can of crushed tomatoes. season with whatever spices you feel like”
Shannon says
I need to get one of those cookbook protectors. John cringes everytime I turn a page with a damp or sticky finger. You’d think he actually cooked or something.
and mannnn, I love pizza.
clink says
OK OK ……. tomato sauce it will be! If my tomatoes ever start to ripen!
Kim — search my blog for the salsa recipe. We made 4 different salsa at market last year and it is really the best.
Love the food mill!! It is pretty!
Love you too Jen!!!
Jen@Notes From the Heartland says
Yay Kim! I can’t wait until our tomatoes ripen so I can try Miss Eff’s sauce too…..are you going to do her tomato sauce? I have to weasel that recipe out of her. 😉 Love you Miss Eff!
Kelli says
I LOVE this post. I was just telling my husband that I need to find a good pizza sauce recipe so that we can start making pizzas instead of buying. I just learned to can too (I’ve made jam & cherry pie filling). I really enjoy it and hope to keep it up. Love your recipe holder because I have a few recipe cards that have splatter. Oh and can I ask what kind of plant that is in the last picture. It looks hearty and I need a hearty plant…no green thumb.