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maw's spaghetti

(6 ratings)
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Blue Ribbon Recipe by
JC C
@xojewel
St. Louis, MO

My grandma made this for us when we were growing up, and I've yet to find a homemade spaghetti sauce I like better. It is best after the flavors meld overnight.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

We added the optional eggplant... and absolutely loved it! The seasoning in this recipe is perfection.

— The Test Kitchen @kitchencrew
(6 ratings)
yield 4
prep time 45 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For maw's spaghetti

  • 1/4-1/2 c
    salt pork, I do the 1/2 c
  • 1 1/2 lb
    meat; ground beef, turkey mix w/ Italian sausage, etc; your choice
  • 1/2-1 md
    onion chopped
  • 2 clove
    fresh garlic
  • 12 oz can
    tomato paste
  • 2 can
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    Itallian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp
    basil, dried
  • 1 Tbsp
    oregano, dried
  • 1-2 Tbsp
    white Karo syrup to taste
  • 1 pkg
    sliced mushrooms, fresh are better
  • 1/2 md
    eggplant, sliced and quartered. you can leave this out.
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley

How To Make maw's spaghetti

  • 1
    Render out salt pork until well done. Remove from pan and set aside. Don't eat them all cause you will be tempted. (Render= to try out oil from fat, blubber, etc., by melting.)
  • 2
    Add to hot skillet - 1/2 to 1 large chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic until just translucent.
  • 3
    Add ground beef and cook just until the pink is gone. Strain grease. Return meat to pan and add the Karo Syrup, In the meantime.....
  • 4
    Add the large can of tomato paste and fill can 2x with water. Heat until well dissolved. Add the oregano, basil, parsley, and Italian seasoning. I like a lot of flavor so I add a large heaping TBSP of each.
  • 5
    Simmer 30-40 minutes.
  • 6
    10-15 minutes before done, add the eggplant and fresh mushrooms. Stir in and do not overcook. Right before turning off, add the salt pork. Serve immediately. Yum.
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