Ingredients

  • 8 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons celery seeds
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley flakes or 3/8 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce

Method

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until tomatoes are tender, about 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
  • When cool, transfer tomato mixture to a blender and process until smooth. Return to saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 3 cups, about 12-18 minutes. Cool.
  • Transfer juice mixture to a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve chilled; store leftovers in refrigerator.
  • Note: be sure to wear gloves when handling hot peppers--and don't rub your eyes or nose!