Ingredients

  • 16 qt. tomatoes, pureed
  • 5 green peppers, chopped
  • 1 qt. celery, chopped
  • 8 onions, chopped
  • 2/3 c. sugar
  • 1/3 c. salt
  • 3 Tbsp. oregano
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. paprika
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 5 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder

Method

  • Combine ingredients; bring to boil, then simmer for 12 hours or until reduced by 3 inches.
  • Remove bay leaves before processing. Process pints 55 minutes at 10 pounds pressure; quarts 65 minutes at 10 pounds pressure.
  • Add 3 to 6 ounces tomato paste per pint and ground beef if desired at time of serving.
  • Do not use open kettle method.