Texas Chili Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 cups peeled and chopped ripe tomatoes (about 32 medium)
2 cups chopped onions
2 cups chopped sweet red peppers (2 large)
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 cinnamon stick, broken up
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 dry chili pepper
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 cups white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt

Preparation

Combine tomatoes, onions and the red peppers in a large kettle. Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon, garlic and chili pepper in a small cheesecloth bag and add to the vegetables. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook rapidly, stirring constantly until only about 1/2 of the original amount remains in the kettle (about 30 minutes).Add all the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Boil, stirring constantly 5 minutes.Discard spice bag. Ladle into sterilized jars and seal. Makes about 6 pints.
(I now used ground spices because it is much easier).