Receta Best Tomato Catsup
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Wash, peel, remove stem ends and cores, and quarter tomatoes. Let tomatoes stand in colander to drain off excess liquid. In 8 to 10 quart. kettle or possibly Dutch oven, mix tomatoes, onion and cayenne. Bring to boiling; cook till tomatoes are soft, about 15 minutes., stirring occasionally. Put tomatoes through food mill or possibly a coarse sieve; press to extract juice. Add in sugar to tomato juice and return to kettle. Bring to a boil; then simmer briskly 1 1/2 to 2 hours. or possibly until mix is reduced by half (measure depth with ruler at start and end).
- Meanwhile, in small saucepan combine next 4 ingredients. Cover; bring mix to boiling. Remove from heat; let stand.
- Strain spiced vinegar mix into tomato sauce. Throw away the spices. Add in salt to mix; simmer until of desired consistency, about 30 min. Stir the tomato catsup often.
- Pour warm catsup into warm jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Adjust lids.
- Process in boiling water bath (pints) 10 min.
- Makes 2 pints.