Sloppy Joe Sauce Starter for Canning – Simple Homemade Recipe

🍅 Saucy Sloppy Joe Starter – Canning Recipe 🍅 Have plenty of napkins on hand! This rich and tangy Sloppy Joe sauce is kid-friendly, but we bet the adults will go back for seconds too. In this video, I’ll show you step-by-step how to make and can this delicious homemade meal starter so you can have quick, hearty dinners ready anytime. This recipe yields approximately 4 pint jars and is ideal for stocking your pantry with easy weeknight meals. Link to recipe: https://www.ballmasonjars.com/blog?cid=saucy-sloppy-joe-starter ✨ Recipe: Saucy Sloppy Joe Starter Makes: About 4 pint jars (16 oz each) Prep Time: 1 Hour Processing Time: 20 Minutes Ingredients 3 cups finely chopped green bell pepper (about 2 large) 3 cups finely chopped red bell pepper (about 2 large) 2 cups diced onion (about 2 large) 4 tsp salt 2 tsp ground black pepper ½ cup roasted tomato paste (homemade or store-bought) 4 cups tomato sauce (homemade or store-bought) 1 cup apple cider vinegar (at least 5% acidity) ½ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar Directions Prep the Veggies: Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil and coat with cooking spray. Spread peppers and onion on the sheet; stir in salt and pepper. Roast at 375°F for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly browned. Cook the Sauce: 4. Transfer roasted veggies to a skillet. Stir in tomato paste and cook 5 minutes, stirring often, until thickened. 5. Add tomato sauce, vinegar, mustard, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, then simmer 5 minutes, stirring often, until slightly thickened. Can It: 6. Prepare a boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. 7. Ladle hot sauce into hot jars, leaving ½-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims, and apply lids and bands fingertip tight. 8. Place jars in the canner, ensuring they’re covered by at least 1 inch of water. 9. Process pint jars for 20 minutes (adjust for altitude). Turn off heat, remove lid, and let jars rest 5 minutes before removing. 10. Cool jars 12–24 hours and check seals. ✅ Tips: Always use high-quality, ripe produce for the best preserved flavor. This recipe makes a fantastic quick meal starter — just brown some ground beef, add a jar of sauce, and dinner is ready! 👉 If you enjoy easy canning recipes and homemade meal starters, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more scratch cooking inspiration! Tried it out? I’d love to hear what you think! Drop a comment here or come say hi over on our Country Legacy Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571919446434 #CanningRecipes #HomemadeCooking #SloppyJoes #FoodPreservation