Small-Batch Tomato Sauce
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Ingredients for 4
1 lb of on-vine, ripe or heirloom tomatoes
1 lb of ripe cherry tomatoes, any colors
1/2 chopped sweet onion
3 garlic cloves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
8 fresh basil leaves
kosher salt and fresh black pepper to taste
Directions
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Step 1
Cut tomatoes into quarters, leave cherry tomatoes whole.
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Step 2
Rough chop onion & garlic (or use press),(will be blended later)
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Step 3
Add all ingredients into 1 gallon ziplock
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Step 4
Bring to temperature 185 deg F (85 C) and hold for 1 hour
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Step 5
Remove bag from water bath and discard thyme sprigs. Carefully transfer contents of bag to a food processor or blender. Purée for 20-30 seconds or pulse until your desired consistency (fine or chunky). Taste and season with additional salt and pepper as needed.
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Step 6
Additionally you can simmer for 30-60 minutes for a less acidic and more mellow sauce.
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Step 7
Serve with your favorite pasta or store in the fridge in a mason jar. It will keep for about 5 days.
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