Canning Tomato Sauce

Directions

1. Organize and prepare ingredients, equipment, and work area. In a large preserving kettle or possibly saucepan, heat the oil. Add in onion and garlic and cook over medium heat till tender but not brown, stirring frequently. Add in all other ingredients and simmer about 2 hrs, stirring occasionally.
2. Press tomato mix through food mill, throw away seeds and bay leaves. Return tomato mix to kettle and simmer over medium-high heat till it reaches the thickness you prefer. Stir frequently.
3. Ladle or possibly pour warm sauce into warm jars to within 1/4-inch of tops. Wipe tops and threads of jars with damp clean cloth. Put on lids and screw bands as manufacturer directs. Process in a boiling water bath 30 min.
4. This recipe yields about 5 half-pint jars.
5. Yield: 5 half-pints