Texas Chili Sauce

• peeled and chopped ripe tomatoes16 cups

  (about 32 medium)

• chopped onions2 cups
• chopped sweet red peppers2 cups

  (2 large)

• whole cloves↗1 teaspoon
• whole allspice1 teaspoon
• cinnamon stick↗1

  broken up

• garlic cloves↗2

  peeled

• dry chili pepper↗1
• brown sugar↗1 cup

  packed

• white vinegar↗3 cups
• salt↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine tomatoes, onions and the red peppers in a large kettle. Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon, garlic and chili pepper in a small cheesecloth bag and add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook rapidly, stirring constantly until only about 1/2 of the original amount remains in the kettle (about 30 minutes).Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly 5 minutes.Discard spice bag. Ladle into sterilized jars and seal. Makes about 6 pints.

2. 2

   (I now used ground spices because it is much easier).