1/2 bushel tomatoes 3 lb. onions 4 green peppers Cook for 2 1/2 hours until soft. Makes 7 quarts juice. Put juice through a sieve. 1 1/2 tsp. red pepper (optional) 2 c. vegetable oil 2 tsp. basil 2 tsp. oregano 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 tsp. parsley 6 bay leaves 1/2 c. salt 2 tsp. garlic salt Boil juice and spice until thick. Add 4 (12 ounce) cans tomato paste, optional (for thicker sauce). Bring to boil. Put in jars and adjust lids. Place in pressure cooker for 5 minutes, for 5 pounds of pressure. Makes 18 to 20 pints. |