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I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

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I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

It always takes very acidic Chat Icon Chat Icon

Posted 2/27/08 3:55 PM
 
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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

add a little bit of sugar to it....it will cut the acid.

also, I find if I used tomato paste in my sauce its more acidy than if I jsut use crusjed tomatos and puree

Posted 2/27/08 4:05 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

add a little bit of sugar to it....it will cut the acid.

also, I find if I used tomato paste in my sauce its more acidy than if I jsut use crusjed tomatos and puree




I already added sugar...but I guess I can add more.

I use my mom's recipe and she uses tomato paste and tomato puree, not crushed tomatoes. I think it is the paste that makes it taste like that.

Posted 2/27/08 4:09 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

It could be the brand of tomatos...you could also add baking soda...

Posted 2/27/08 5:42 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

Try using San Marzano tomatoes, they are known for being a bit more sweet and less acidic.

Posted 2/27/08 7:48 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

Posted by jellybean1420

add a little bit of sugar to it....it will cut the acid.

also, I find if I used tomato paste in my sauce its more acidy than if I jsut use crusjed tomatos and puree




I already added sugar...but I guess I can add more.

I use my mom's recipe and she uses tomato paste and tomato puree, not crushed tomatoes. I think it is the paste that makes it taste like that.



its definity the paste that gives it the acid taste.

do you cook the paste in the post after cooking the onions/garlic but before putting in the puree?? That may help with the acid.

Posted 2/27/08 7:54 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

my FIL purees carrots
my mom adds sugar

Posted 2/27/08 10:42 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

my grandma adds carrots

Posted 2/28/08 6:33 AM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

I use tomato puree and crushed tomatoes. I never use the paste. I think it is too heavy.

Posted 2/28/08 9:50 AM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

I add a little sugar
Wine too

Posted 2/28/08 11:46 AM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

fry the paste in the oil/onion/garlic, then add the rest of the tomatoes, and add in some sugar...also, make sure you're cooking the sauce long enough.

Posted 2/28/08 2:02 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

U also may not be cooking it long enough

Posted 2/28/08 3:43 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

I use crushed tomatos, and tomato puree with carrots and a bit a sugar both help cut the acidity

Posted 2/28/08 3:56 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

i add wine, not sugar.. we use tuttarosso ONLY!

Posted 2/29/08 10:40 AM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

I was going to say..add wine definately!

Posted 2/29/08 3:11 PM
 

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Re: I dont know what I am doing wrong when I make sauce?

I use paste but only a tablespoon for the whole pot. I use one can of plum tomatoes and 2 cans of crushed. I never add sugar.

I also use vidalia or sweet onions. The sweeter the onions, the sweeter the sauce. If it's a straight marinara, I use 1/2 cup of wine.

Posted 3/2/08 8:44 PM
 
 

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