Fresh Tomato Chili Sauce
Richly flavored chili tomato sauce is easy with this old family recipe made with garden-fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions, lime juice, and sugar.
Ingredients
Method
- Place tomatoes in a large pot over medium heat; simmer for 1 hour, skimming off any excess liquid or foam as necessary.
- Stir bell peppers, vinegar, onion, white sugar, brown sugar, lime juice, chile peppers, and salt into tomatoes. Reduce heat to low; simmer until liquid reduces and sauce thickens, 3 to 5 hours more. Taste; adjust seasonings.
- Meanwhile, inspect four 1-quart jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until sauce is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
- Off heat, skim off any foam from sauce. Pack into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly.
- Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 10 minutes.
- Remove jars from the stockpot; rest, several inches apart, 12 to 24 hours. Press centers of lids with a finger to ensure lids do not move up or down. Remove rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.
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