Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes

I was looking to make stewed tomatoes that's close to store brands. I think I did it.

• Ready In: 4 hrs
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 9 pints

Ingredients

• 18  cups diced tomatoes (about 50 roma)
• 1 1⁄2 cups  diced pepper
• 2 1⁄2 cups  diced onions
• 1 1⁄4 cups  diced celery
• 2  tablespoons  minced garlic
• 1⁄4 cup  Italian spices
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 2  tablespoons kosher salt
• 1  teaspoon black pepper
• 1  tablespoon  celery salt
• 1  tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1⁄2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄8 cup white vinegar

Directions

1. X the bottom of tomatoes and place 8 in boiling bath of water for about 15 to 30 seconds or until the skin starts to lift up. Then place in ice filled water bath immediately after you take them out.
2. Peel and quarter tomatoes. Place in a large mixing bowl.
3. Sauté garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
4. Add onions, peppers, and celery stir till oil gets on all veggies.
5. Add Vinegar.
6. Add spices and sugar, simmer for 5 minutes.
7. Add tomatoes and simmer for 45 minutes.
8. Wash canning jars and lids.
9. Place lids in warm but not boiling water to soften the rubber.
10. Boil water in large pot to place jars into seal.
11. Boil in bath for 20 minutes then remove tighten lids and flip on their tops.
12. After 15 minutes flip back and they should be sealed. If not sealed repeat bath.
13. Store in cool place.