Ingredients

  • 30 lbs tomatoes (fully ripe, peeled, and chopped)
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 cup green pepper (chopped)
  • 1 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 lb fresh mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1/4 cup parsley (fresh, chopped)
  • 2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sweet basil (dried and crushed)
  • 4 tablespoons oregano (dried and crushed)
  • 2 tablespoons marjoram (dried and crushed)
  • 3/4 teaspoon marjoram (dried and crushed)
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Method

  • Saute onions, garlic, celery, peppers, and mushrooms in vegetable oil until tender.
  • Combine sauteed vegetables with tomatoes. Bring to a boil and simmer uncovered until thickened to your liking (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
  • Stir often to prevent sticking.
  • Ladle into clean quart jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
  • Remove air bubbles, wipe jar rims, and cap with properly preteated lids.
  • When jars have cooled to room temperature, freeze.