Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 5 lbs tomatoes skinned
  • 1.5 cup onion diced
  • 4 Bay leaves
  • paprika (I used 2 tbsp but it is always easier to start with less and add to YOUR taste)
  • cayenne (I used 2 tbsp but it is always easier to start with less and add to YOUR taste)
  • 2 tsp mustard seed
  • 1 tsp mustard powder
  • 3 tsp pink peppercorns
  • 3 allspice berries
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp sea salt

Instruction

  • Blanch tomatoes and skin.
  • Add tomatoes to a large pot and bring to a simmer.
  • Add onions, apple cider vinegar, and all spices.
  • Continue to simmer, stirring often.
  • Simmer and reduce approx 45 min.
  • Remove cinnamon sticks, and blend (immersion blender works great) or strain (press the pulp through a fine sieve removing seeds and large chunks of spices).
  • Return to a pot, add salt and honey and simmer again, stirring regularly until desired thickness is reached.
  • Spoon into sterilized jars and water bath can 20 min. (Possibly longer depending on your elevation, please check the HFP)