1824 Tomati Catsup:the Old Fashoned Way Recipe

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.