Grandma O'Connor's Chili Sauce

"This delicious recipe came from my cookbook that I received while attending my family reunion. I remember my great grandma making this at the cottage when we were small. The smell is so nostalgic! This recipe can be cut in half if you wish."
 
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Ready In:
3hrs 30mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
12 500ml jars
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ingredients

  • 30 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 8 medium onions, diced
  • 3 sweet green peppers, diced
  • 2 sweet red peppers, diced
  • 2 cups celery, diced
  • 3 cups regular white vinegar (or cider, if preferred)
  • 2 12 - 3 tablespoons salt
  • 2 12 cups brown sugar
  • 6 tablespoons mixed pickling spices (tied in a bag of cheesecloth)
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directions

  • Use only firm, ripe, red tomatoes. Scald skin, peel and chop tomatoes into large preserving kettle.
  • Peel and dice onions. Dice peppers and celery. Add to tomatoes and pour in remaining ingredients.
  • Bring to a rapid boil; simmer, uncovered, until thick - about 3 1/2 hours.
  • Pour into sterilized jars. Place lid tops and screw bands on and boil again for 10 minutes to pressurize and seal jars (you will know jars are sealed properly when the tops curve inward).
  • Yields about 8 pints (12 500ml jars).
  • Note: Prep time isn't included in the cooking time stated.

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<p>I just love to cook and bake for my family. I especially take pride in my Christmas baking. That time of year in my home is always a big deal. Christmastime isn't the same without all the wonderful smells, decorating and warm, fuzzy feelings the season brings with it. <br /> <br />I must say, I do enjoy searching for old-fashioned type recipes or comfort foods, rather than the artsy type recipes. I'm a nostalgic one indeed! :)</p>
 
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