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1824 Tomati Catsup:the Old Fashoned Way
 
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Prep Time: 12 Minutes
Cook Time: 120 Minutes
Ready In: 132 Minutes
Servings: 8
another recipe from founding foods
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.
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