PICANTE SAUCE 
1 qt. cherry tomatoes
1 med. green pepper, cut up
1 med. onion, cut up
2 med. fresh jalapeno peppers, or hot red peppers
1-2 cloves garlic
1/2 c. vinegar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Dash dried oregano, crushed
Dash cayenne
Dash ground cumin

In blender container, food processor or food grinder, coarsely grind unpeeled tomatoes. Add green pepper, onion, jalapenos and garlic to tomatoes; process until vegetables are coarsely ground. Stir vinegar, salt and sugar into vegetable mixture.

Transfer vegetables to a 3 quart saucepan. Simmer, uncovered over low heat about 25 minutes or until desired consistency. Stir in oregano, cayenne and cumin; season to taste with salt. Store in refrigerator in tightly covered container. Makes 2 1/4 cups.

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