Preparation:
* store bought won't cut it
Combine all ingredients in large sauce pan, tasting often as you add the different items.
Depending on the brand of ketchup, tomato sauce used, you may need to modify any or all ingredients slightly.
Some tomato sauces and ketchup are sweeter than others. Bring to a low simmer, do not boil.
Cook until mixture attains the desired thickness, usually about 2 hours.
Yield: about 3 gallon |