9 qts ripe tomatoes

6 to 8 med jalapenos 3 to 4’ long

8 medium onions

4 green bell peppers

1 cup vinegar

2 cups brown sugar

2 tbsp salt

Tie the following spices in cheesecloth. Tie tightly.

3 tsp cinnamon

3 tsp ginger

2 tsp nutmeg

2 tsp cloves

Chop peeled tomatoes in large metal dishpan or something similar that will hold all the ingredients and still fit in the oven. Chop 4 onions, 2 bell peppers, all jalapenos and add to the tomatoes along with vinegar, salt, and sugar.  Add tied spice mix. Stir well and put in oven at 300◦ for about 6 hours then increase heat up to 350◦ about 1 1/2 to 2 hours more until mix is reduced by 1/3.