Chili Sauce Or Salsa - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. firm ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 5 to 6 lb.)
4 sweet green peppers (membrane and seeds removed, 1 1/2 c.)
4 medium onions, peeled (1 c.)
2 stalks celery (optional)
1 (2-inch) stick cinnamon
1 tsp. whole cloves
1 tsp. whole allspice
1 Tbsp. salt
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
3 c. cider vinegar (5% acidity)

Preparation

Loosen tomato skins by scalding or steaming; peel.
Finely chop the vegetables or put through coarse blade of chopper.
Put chopped tomatoes and vegetables into a large kettle.
Tie spices in clean cheesecloth bag and add to tomato/vegetable mixture.
Simmer 30 to 45 minutes.
Remove spice bag.
Add salt, sugar and vinegar.
For chili sauce, boil rapidly for 5 minutes.
Makes about 5 pints.
For salsa, allow to cook additional time to desired consistency.