Ingredients

  • 15 lbs ripe tomatoes, chopped (you want 8 quarts chopped)
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped fine
  • 2 large onions, chopped fine
  • 1 1/2 cups diced celery
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 12 fresh basil leaves or 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice

Method

  • Place all ingredients, except lemon juice, in a large stainless pot. Bring to a boil then simmer for 30 minutes-all veg should be soft.
  • Press veg through a fine sieve or food mill.
  • Return juice to pot, stir in lemon juice and bring to a boil.
  • Pour into clean hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch head space. Process for 35 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.