Copycat V8 Juice

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This V8 drink recipe is made with tomatoes, celery, onion, pepper, beet, carrot, and garlic. This vegetable juice cocktail tastes even better than the store-bought version!

Submitted by Lisa
Updated on April 4, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
1 quart
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 ½ pounds tomatoes, chopped

  • ⅓ cup chopped onion

  • 3 tablespoons chopped celery

  • 1 small carrot, chopped

  • ¼ cup cubed beet

  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 small clove garlic

  • 2 ⅓ cups water, or as needed

  • 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons white sugar

  • ¼ teaspoon horseradish

  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 (1 quart) sterilized canning jar with lid and ring

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar

  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Copycat V8 Juice ingredients in glass bowls

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  2. Process tomatoes, onion, 3 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon celery, carrot, beet, green bell pepper, and garlic through a juicer.

    Closeup of juicer making Copycat V8 Juice

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  3. Stir together vegetable juices, water, lemon juice, 1 1/4 teaspoons sugar, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper in a large pot. Bring to a boil and cook until flavors blend, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, sterilize the jar and lid in boiling water for at least 5 minutes.

    Copycat V8 Juice boiling in a pot on a burner

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  4. Ladle juice into the jar. Stir 1 tablespoon sugar and salt into juice. Wipe the rim of the jar with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lid and screw on the ring.

    Copycat V8 Juice in a pot with a ladle next to a jar with Copycat V8 Juice

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  5. Process juice in a pressure canner at 10 pounds of pressure for 35 minutes.

    Closeup of a pressure canner

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  6. Remove the jar from the pressure canner and place onto a cloth-covered or wooden surface until cool. Press the center of the lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the ring for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

    Copycat V8 Juice jar on top of a towel next to a canning jar lifter

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

61 Calories
0g Fat
14g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 61
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 1%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Sodium 757mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 28mg 31%
Calcium 31mg 2%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 488mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.