Chunky Taco Sauce for Canning

CHUNKY TACO SAUCE FOR CANNING

8 qts. tomatoes, diced & peeled (use plum or roma tomatoes if possible) 1 qt. chopped onions 1 qt. chopped sweet peppers 1 qt. chopped celery 1 qt. cider vinegar 1 c. sugar 2 c. water 2 tbsp. brown sugar 1/3 c. canning salt (not iodized) 1 tbsp. whole pickling spice (tie in cloth) 2 tbsp. chili powder 2-3 tsp.. cayenne pepper (more for hot) 1 tbsp. garlic powder 2 tbsp. lemon juice black pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in large, heavy kettle. Bring to boil; simmer 3 to 3 1/2 hours. Pour hot sauce into clean, sterilized pint jars, process in pressure canner at 10 pounds pressure for 30 minutes. Yield: 14 pints.

Delma

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 * World Recipes Y-Group