Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 pecks tomatoes (or about 25), quartered
  • 3 (or more!) bell peppers
  • 4 or 5 jalapeno peppers
  • 6 to 8 medium onions
  • 5 bay leaves, crushed
  • 1 tsp. oregano
  • 5 tsp. canning salt
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 c. sugar
  • 7 tsp. cumin
  • 3/4 c. vinegar
  • 4 Tbsp. MSG (monosodium glutamate) or Accent

Method

  • Chop peppers, onions and garlic in blender or food processor. Break bay leaves and add to all ingredients in a large pan, including tomatoes.
  • Cook on medium heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring frequently.
  • Prepare jars for canning.
  • Ladle cooked sauce into jars; put lids on and boil in hot bath of canner for 30 minutes.