Texas Chili Sauce

Have been making this for about 30 years it is time to share this great sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 40 mins
• Yields: 6 pints

Ingredients

• 16  cups  peeled and chopped ripe tomatoes (about 32 medium)
• 2  cups  chopped onions
• 2  cups  chopped  sweet red peppers (2 large)
• 1  teaspoon whole cloves
• 1  teaspoon whole allspice
• 1  cinnamon stick, broken up
• 2  garlic cloves, peeled
• 1  dry chili pepper
• 1  cup brown sugar, packed
• 3  cups white vinegar
• 2  tablespoons salt

Directions

1. Combine tomatoes, onions and the red peppers in a large kettle. Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon, garlic and chili pepper in a small cheesecloth bag and add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook rapidly, stirring constantly until only about 1/2 of the original amount remains in the kettle (about 30 minutes).Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly 5 minutes.Discard spice bag. Ladle into sterilized jars and seal. Makes about 6 pints.
2. (I now used ground spices because it is much easier).