Wash tomatoes. Core but leave unpeeled. Chop into 3 cm (1 inch) pieces. Set aside.
Combine everything from the garlic down to and including the balsamic vinegar in a large pot. Set aside.
Bring the pot mixture to a boil, then lower to a simmer, cover, and gently simmer for 5 minutes to heat garlic thoroughly.
Meanwhile, pack tomato into the heated jars you are using, leaving 2 cm (½ inch) headspace.
Now ladle the simmered sauce into heated jars, leaving 2 cm (½ inch) headspace.
[Optional] ¼ teaspoon pickle crisp per jar
Debubble, adjust headspace.
Wipe jar rims.
Put lids on.
Process in a water bath or steam canner.
Process jars for 20 minutes; increase time as needed for your altitude.
