Eds V-8 Juice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

14 lbs tomatoes, chopped
6 large green peppers, chopped
6 large onions, chopped
3 cups celery, chopped
4 teaspoons horseradish
4 teaspoons sugar
3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup lemon juice
3 bay leaves
3 teaspoons dried basil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
8 large beets, cooked separate then chopped
8 large carrots, cooked and chopped

Preparation

Place all ingredients except lemon juice in a large pot; bring to a boil and simmer until vegetables are tender.
Cool a bit (my hubby used the food mill to put everything through).
Return juice to pot, stir in lemon juice and bring to a boil.
Pour in hot sterilized jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
Process for 40 minutes.