Mom's Chili Sauce

* Exported from MasterCook *

MOM'S CHILI SAUCE

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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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12 lg Tomatoes
2 Green bell peppers, chopped
2 Red peppers, chopped
1 c Celery, chopped with leaves
4 c Onions, coarsely chopped
1 cl Garlic, minced
2 Bay leaves
1 c Dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 c Cider vinegar
1 t Cinnamon
1/2 ts Ground cloves
1/2 ts Ground ginger
1 t Dry mustard
ds Cayenne pepper
1/4 ts Freshly ground black pepper
Salt to taste

Immerse the tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds.
Plunge into cold water. Slip off the skins. Core and
chop the tomatoes. In a large non corrosive soup
kettle, combine the tomatoes, peppers, celery, onion,
garlic, bay leaves, brown sugar, and vinegar. Simmer
over low heat, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour.
Stir in the cinnamon, cloves, ginger, mustard, and
cayenne pepper. Continue to simmer over low heat for
2 hours. Stir regularly with wooden spoon to prevent
scorching. Add the black pepper and salt to taste.
Remove and discard the bay leaves. Cool and ladle
into clean, hot, half pint jars, leaving a 1/2 inch
head space. Seal and process in a water bath for 10
minutes.



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