Homemade Seasoned Tomato Catchup

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Audrey
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  • Total Time 120 min Ico-add
  • Yield 1 Batch
  • Level Easy

Alternately called catchup, catsup and ketchup; here's a condiment with a wide array of compositions. This variation features allspice, cayenne and cinnamon along with other tastes.
 

Ingredients

  • 12 pounds ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 5 onions, sliced thin
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 red peppers, seeded
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon whole allspice
  • 1 tablespoon celery seed
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 inches stick cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 cups vinegar
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Directions

  1. 1. In a large pot combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic, red peppers, bay leaves and salt. Add enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil, cover and cook until completely softened, about 30 to 45 minutes.
  2. 2. Make a cheesecloth spice bag and combine the allspice, celery seed, cayenne and cinnamon stick.
  3. 3. Use a wand chopper and puree the mixture. Add the spice bag and sugar to the puree and boil rapidly, stirring occasionally occasionally until reduced by half.
  4. 4. Remove the spice bag, add vinegar and boil for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Pour into sterile bottles and seal.