[chickpea13]

I have just made some fresh tomato sauce for pasta and have bottled it whilst still hot in a hot sterilized bottle with a hot sterilized screw lid.  I would like to know how long I can keep this for?

Please help!

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[Oliveview]

Our bottled toms last till well into the next year, I keep them in the fridge.  Last year I didn´t lose any, the neighbour keeps hers in a cupboard and lost quite a few.
The fritto, or tom sauce, I bottle and then freeze.
Pamela

[goose]

i place my closed jars in a big pan, filled half with water and bring to half boil, then simmer on low for 40 mins.  turn off and leave in pan until water has gone cold (usually overnight).  this vaccum seals them and sterilizes them.  you should find that the lid will not press in (like the check you are advised to do when buying from shops). then you can store them in any cupboard like you would do a shop bought one.

there are a few other methods on the internet that you may want to look up. google sterilising food jars and you should get loads of tips.