Join me for some old-fashioned family fun and hard work! We start at an Amish produce auction, where we bid on farm-fresh tomatoes. Watch the action as local farmers bring in crates of fresh vegetables and fruits — a true hidden gem for bulk produce and canning supplies.

Then come back to the kitchen with us for a big canning day! Together as a family, we turn all those fresh tomatoes into rich, homemade spaghetti sauce perfect for pantry storage. From washing and prepping the vegetables to cooking, seasoning, and sealing jars, we’ll show you our favorite tips for safe water-bath canning and keeping traditions alive.

If you love Amish culture, homesteading, food preservation, bulk shopping, canning recipes, or making homemade pasta sauce, this vlog is for you. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more homestead-style cooking, preserving, and family adventures!

Family Recipe for Spaghetti Sauce:
9 C. tomatoes
1 C. onions
3 cloves garlic
1 C. red wine
4 Tb. fresh oregano
6 tsp. fresh basil
2 tsp. Italian seasoning
2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Add 2Tbs. lemon juice to each quart jar before canning sauce. Quart jars are filled to 1/2″ headspace and process for 45 min.

My Canning Supplies:

Nesco Electric Canner/Nesco Digital Smart Canner:
https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=pl&ti=12457&pw=422833&mi=27377&pt=3&pri=1

All New Ball Book of Canning and Preserving:
https://amzn.to/4ndDcLF

ForJars Lids (Use code HERITAGE for 10% off):
https://forjars.co/?sca_ref=9182078.BHainjvyOPntJz

Redmond Real Salt:
https://amzn.to/4l9FLNj