Maw's Spaghetti

Name: Maw's Spaghetti
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 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 medium onion chopped; 2 clove fresh garlic; 12 oz can(s) tomato paste; 2 can(s) 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 medium eggplant, sliced and quartered. you can leave this out.; 1 Tbsp parsley

By jan c
@xojewel

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.

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

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Serves:

Prep:

45 Min

Cook:

45 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

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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 medium

onion chopped
2 clove

fresh garlic
12 oz can(s)

tomato paste
2 can(s)

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 medium

eggplant, sliced and quartered. you can leave this out.
1 Tbsp

parsley

How to Make Maw's Spaghetti

Step-by-Step

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.)
Add to hot skillet - 1/2 to 1 large chopped onion and 2 cloves of minced garlic until just translucent.
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.....
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.
Simmer 30-40 minutes.
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.