Good Eats, A Treasury of Favorite Recipes


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PANTRY FRIENDLY TOMATO SAUCE  
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(28−ounce) cans whole, peeled tomatoes  
/4 cup sherry vinegar  
/4 cup sugar  
teaspoon red pepper flakes  
teaspoon dried oregano  
teaspoon dried basil  
onion  
carrot  
stalk celery  
ounces olive oil  
cloves garlic, minced  
tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained  
/2 cup white wine  
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste  
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) In a sieve over a medium non−reactive saucepot, strain the tomatoes of their juice into  
the sauce pot.  
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) Add the sherry vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, oregano, and basil to the tomato juice.  
) Stir and cook over high heat.  
) Once bubbles begin to form on the surface, reduce to a simmer. Allow liquid to reduce  
by 1/2 or until liquid has thickened to a loose syrup consistency.  
) Squeeze each tomato thoroughly to ensure most seeds are removed. Set the tomatoes  
aside.  
) Cut onion, carrot, and celery into uniform sizes and combine with olive oil in a  
non−reactive roasting pan over low heat.  
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) Sweat the mire poix until the carrots are tender and the onion becomes translucent, 15 to  
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) Add the tomatoes and capers to the roasting pan.  
) Place roasting pan on the middle rack of the oven and broil for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring  
every 5 minutes. Tomatoes should start to brown slightly on edges with light  
caramelization.  
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0) Remove the pan from the broiler. Place the pan over 2 burners on the stove.  
1) Add the white wine to the tomatoes and cook for 2 to 3 more minutes over medium  
heat.  
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2) Put the tomatoes into a deep pot or bowl and add the reduced tomato liquid to the  
tomatoes.  
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3) Blend to desired consistency and adjust seasoning.  
Yield: 1.5 quarts  
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