Catsup- source unknown

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4eachesQts. ripe tomatoes
2mediumsOnions sliced
¼teaspoonCayenne pepper
2cupsVinegar
tablespoonBroken cinnamon stick
3clovesGarlic; finely chopped
Spices to taste
1tablespoonPaprika
1cupSugar
teaspoonSalt

Directions

Wash tomatoes, remove cores, and quarter.Cook until very soft and put through a fine sieve. Cover onions with water. Cook until very tender, then drain and put through sieve. Mix with tomatoes. Add pepper and boil until reduced to ½ of original volume. Combine vinegar, cinnamon and garlic. Add spices tied in muslin or cheesecloth bag. Simmer vinegar mixture 30 minutes. Bring to full rolling boil, remove from heat, cover and set aside. Remove spice bag and add vinegar mixture to tomato mixture. Add paprika, sugar and salt. Boil rapidly until catsup is thick. Pour boiling hot intp sterilized jars and seal at once. (Makes 4 pints) Original Poster Unknown.

TO GRANT AMES Submitted By LEONIE STEELE SUBJ BBQ SAUCE On 04-16-95