It truly is possible to cook and can a good bit in my tiny house! After wrapping up my pickles, I started on the tomatoes. I really like home made spaghetti sauce and don't like the store bought versions very much. I started out with 50 pounds of tomatoes.
I had to cook them down in several batches since they wouldn't quite all fit on my stove at once.
I added lots of onions, garlic, and fresh herbs from my garden.
After cooking everything soft, I ran it through this strainer which takes out all the seed, peels, onion and garlic skin, etc.
Then the sauce was back to simmering on the stove to thicken up.
And finally canned. I think next year I may be able to do a few less pickles, but I probably will need a few more tomatoes. This should last for a while though.
And then, expecting a freeze which did happen, I picked all my basil and made some pesto.
Now I should be set for a little while. At least until I start canning pickled beets anyway!
Yum! It's always wonderful to have these canned items on hand. I've always enjoyed stepping back and seeing all those jars just waiting for use almost as much as I enjoy using their contents. Well done!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean. It is a really satisfying feeling.
DeleteYes, well done! You made it look so easy and tasty!
ReplyDeleteWhere do you store all these cans?
In my pantry. And on a high shelf. And some have become gifts already.
DeleteDo you still have your kitchen aid mixer? I believe I saw it in earlier photos? They make a food grinder attachment (grinds meat as well as fruits & veggies--I love it!) In case you're ever looking to free up some storage space, the attachment comes in a rather small box.
ReplyDeleteI sure do. And I have the grinder for it as well. I use it mostly for veggies and I do love it. I have a separate hand cranked meat grinder that is a little more heavy duty.
DeleteHow do you strain without that strainer?
ReplyDeleteAs in how would I strain if I did not have this strainer? There are a few others out there, but honestly my answer would be to buy one. They are by far the best and easiest thing out there for the job.
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