16lbs.San Marzano (Roma or plum) tomatoes chopped with skins & seeds
4pc.bay leaves
1/3cupred wine
4T.chopped fresh basil
Good pinch of sugar
1/4t.Kosher salt
1/4t.pepper
1/2t.dried chili pepper flakes (optional)
1/2cupbottled lemon juice
Instructions
Sauté onion, red pepper flakes & garlic in olive oil until translucent and just begin to brown. Add bay leaves, wine, salt & pepper and bring to boil. Add tomatoes, sugar & basil and let simmer for about 2-3 hours until thickens.
Remove bay leaves. Blend with immersion blender after cooking about ½ hour just enough to make a smooth consistency as skins and seeds were not removed, or can leave with some chunks.
Add lemon juice and pour into hot jars, wipe rims, remove air bubbles, fill leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Process for 30 minutes in hot water bath.