1824 Tomati Catsup:the Old Fashoned Way

Submitted by abraham r.

"another recipe from founding foods"

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 12mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 2 quarts
• Serves: 24

ingredients

• 9 -10 lbs tomatoes
• 3 large onions
• 1⁄2 cup kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons cloves, ground
• 2 tablespoons allspice, ground
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. gather the tomatoes wash & stem them.
2. cut them roughly into quarters.
3. peel & slice the onions & place both tomatoes and onions,in layers,in a large stockpot.
4. sprinkle 3 tablespoons on the salt over the tomatoes, & over low heat, without any water whatsoever stir infrequently while increasing the heat to low-medium as the tomatoes sweat out their juicesfor a hour.
5. remove from heat & allow the tomatoes to cool enough to handle.
6. strain the tomatoes into a clean pan & return to stove top.
7. add the cloves,allspice, black pepper & cayenne & bring to a simmer.
8. stir regurally for a hour.
9. remove & allow to cool.
10. adjust seasonings to taste,then bottle in jars with sealable lids & refrigerate until needed.