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    Can the sauce be made a few days in advance and reheated for canning?
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    Yes, as long as there isn't anything solid inside (onions and such) and it's kept in a cool place, like the fridge or the freezer. Basil or other leave condiments can be left inside and won't get too soggy.
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    I made homemade sauce cooked with Italian hot sausage. Can I can it with the meat without refrigerating it?
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    No. Meat should always be refrigerated after it has been cooked. Otherwise, bacteria could begin to grow in it.
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    CanI put my hot sauce in a jar right away? Or do I have to wait?
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    It's perfectly fine to put hot sauce in a jar, as long as it isn't made of materials that would melt, such as plastic. Keep in mind that this may cause the sauce to become more watery though, because the steam will be trapped inside the jar and end of flowing back into your sauce, instead of evaporating.
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    Can you reuse store bought pickle spear jars for canning sauce?
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    As long as the containers you are using are clean, airtight, and able to be sealed, you'll be fine.
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