Canned Roasted Peppers in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients Homemade Tomato sauce Assorted hot peppers for roasting You can use Bell Peppers, Hungarian Wax, Serrano chile, Jalapenos,or any number of variety of peppers.    Back

How to roast peppers The peppers can be roasted on a grill or in the oven. A grill will add a nice charcoal taste but if one isn't available, the oven works fine. Roast peppers until charred on the outside. When this is done, store them in a closed paper bag for about 15 minutes. The steam allows the skin to be peeled more easily. Remove the outer layer of skin. This can be done while running under cold water. Cut off the top, slice in half and scrape the seeds. The peppers can now be sliced however you like. Once you have roasted all your peppers fill pint canning jars about 1/2 to2/3 full. Then simply fill the jars with the tomato sauce leaving 1/4 inch head space. Wipe jar rim clean, place lid on and screw band down evenly and firmly. Place closed jar in canner. Process pints 30 minutes in a boiling water bath canner. We usually make this at the same time we are making a batch of tomato sauce,saves on cleanup and time.