Easy Freezer-Ready Homemade Stewed Tomatoes - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, slightly drained (do not use diced tomatoes for this)
2 tablespoons butter (or to taste)
1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
3 -5 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
1 celery, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
Tabasco sauce (optional add in if you like spicy) or hot sauce (optional add in if you like spicy)
2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with cold water to create a paste, optional if you want a thicker texture then use)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil (except the water and cornstarch)breaking up the tomatoes slightly with a fork.
Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
Simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add in the cornstarch/water mix and simmer for another 15 minutes (if you want a thicker consistency add in more cornstarch mixed with water).
Cool and divide into freezer-safe containers.