Smoky tomato catsup

24 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5poundsTomatoes; coarsely chopped
(or 3 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes)
1largeOnion; finely chopped
1Poblano chili; finely chopped
2Jalapeno; coarsely chopped
2Dried chipotle chilies
½cupCider vinegar
1cupBrown sugar
1teaspoonCelery seed
teaspoonMustard seed
1teaspoonPepper
teaspoonSalt

Directions

Combine all ingredients in a large nonreactive pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer 1½ hours, stirring occasionally until vegetables are soft and sauce is reduced by ¼. Puree in food processor.

Bring to a boil over medium-low heat and simmer (partially covered to prevent splatters) for 1 hour or until quite thick and dark brownish red.

Store in refrigerator for up to 1 month. Freeze for longer storage or can.

ORIGINATOR Above SUBMITTED BY Grace Wagner (wgmm@...) DATE September 9, 1996

Posted to EAT-L Digest 08 Sep 96 Date: Mon, 9 Sep 1996 10:19:18 -0400 From: Grace Wagner <wgmm@...>