Linda's Picante Sauce
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Sauces
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 5 pints
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       gallon       Tomatoes -- peeled & chopped
   6       medium       Sweet bell peppers -- chopped
   2       medium       Onions -- chopped (up to 3)
   2                    Jalapenos (up to 3)
     1/2   cup          Sugar
   2       teaspoon     Chili powder (up to 3)
   1       cup          Vinegar
     1/2   teaspoon     Ginger
   1       tablespoon   Black pepper
   1       tablespoon   Salt
 

Preparation:

Pour boiling water over clean ripe tomatoes. Let stand until the skins will slip, plunge into cold water, then remove peelings and cores. Chop and measure. Combine all prepared vegetables and seasonings and cook together, stirring as necessary, until the mixture thickens. Remove the jalapenos. Ladle hot mixture into hot sterilized jars, adjust lids according the manufacturer's directions. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes or process in a pressure canner at 5 pounds pressure for 5 minute