Fiery chili salsa

10 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
8cupsTomatoes, peeled & chopped
1cupChili peppers, roasted* & chopped
¾cupRed bell peppers, roasted* & chopped
3cupsOnions, chopped
1cupVinegar
1canTomato paste
3eachesGarlic cloves, minced
1tablespoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper

Directions

* You'll need a total of 2 lb peppers. Roast by placing on an oven rack, slit them first to allow the steam to escape. Broil, turning occasionally for 25 minutes or until the skins darken & blister.

Cover with a damp cloth & let cool. Peel off the skins & discard.

Discard seeds as well.

In a large pot, combine tomatoes, peppers with the rest of the ingredients. Bring to aboil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, simmer & cook uncovered, stirring occasionally for 1 to 1½ hours or until thickened.

Ladle hot sauce into 500 mL canning jars leaving ½" headspace. Wipe rims & seal. Process in boiling water canner for 15 minutes. Remove, cool, lable & store.