Taco Sauce

:
16 cups coarsely chopped tomatoes
1 cup each chopped onions, cider vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsp.  chili powder
1 tsp. each salt, cumin
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper

 

      In large saucepan, bring to boil tomatoes, onions, vinegar and garlic, stirring often.  Reduce heat, cover and simmer until very tender, about 1 hour.  Press through food mill or sieve into clean saucepan.  Stir in sugar, chili powder, salt, cumin and cayenne pepper.  Bring to boil, then reduce heat.  Simmer, stirring often, until thick enough to coat spoon, about 25 minutes.  Ladle into jars, leaving 1/2" headspace.  Wipe rims, then attach lids and bands.  Process in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes.  Adjust time according to altitude.  Makes 8 half pints.