SHORT-CUT CHILI SAUCE 
3 qt. peeled and chopped tomatoes
3 c. chopped celery
2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped green pepper
1/4 c. salt
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 tsp. mixed pickling spices
1 c. white vinegar

Combine vegetables and salt, let stand overnight. Drain in colander. Place vegetable mixture in large kettle and add rest of ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Ladle in jars and seal. Process in boiling water for 10 minutes. Makes 5 1/2 pints.

 

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