Kickin' Ketchup

By nekmor

A little cinnamon, jalapeno and some cayenne make this a wonderful replacement for the bland store bought brands. Tangy enough to add some flavor but can be used anyplace commercial ketchup would be at home.

Ingredients

• 22 Pounds (or 3 #10 cans) tomatoes
• 6 Medium Sweet Onions
• 3 Green Peppers
• 1 Small Jalapeno
• 8 Cloves Garlic
• 3 tsp Salt
• 3 tsp Pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp Whole Cloves
• 1 tsp Whole Allspice
• 1 Cinnamon Stick (whole)
• 1 1/2 tsp Fennel Seed
• 1 1/2 tsp Celery Seed
• 1 1/2 tsp Ground Mustard
• 1/3 Cup FRESH Rosemary (don't chop it, just pack it medium tight)
• 1/3 Cup FRESH Sage (don't chop it, just pack it medium tight)
• 1/4 Cup FRESH Oregano
• 4 1/2 Cups Cider Vinegar (5%)
• 3 Cups Brown Sugar (I use light)

Preparation

Step 1

1- (Fresh Tomatoes) rough chop (Canned Tomatoes) Smash by hand
2- Begin stewing tomatoes over medium heat
3- Coarsely chop onion and peppers (seeds and all) and add to tomatoes. Stew for 30 minutes.
4- Add the spices, herbs, vinegar and sugar (use cheese cloth or tea strainer if you like, I don't)
5- Stew for 30 minutes
6- Process with a food mill using medium size disk. The poulp and sauce should be about the consistency of a thin tomato juice.
7- place back on medium heat and simmer until the ketchup will not drain through a large holed slotted spoon.

Water Bath Process for 30 minutes using hot pack method and leaving 1/2 inch head space.