ITALIAN STYLE STEWED TOMATOES

Italian Style Stewed Tomatoes image

Provided by Chili Dan

Categories Onions

Time 4h

Yield 9 pints, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

18 cups diced tomatoes (about 50 roma)
1 1/2 cups diced pepper
2 1/2 cups diced onions
1 1/4 cups diced celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/4 cup Italian spices
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon celery salt
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 cup white vinegar

Steps:

X the bottom of tomatoes and place 8 in boiling bath of water for about 15 to 30 seconds or until the skin starts to lift up. Then place in ice filled water bath immediately after you take them out.
Peel and quarter tomatoes. Place in a large mixing bowl.
Sauté garlic in olive oil for 2 minutes.
Add onions, peppers, and celery stir till oil gets on all veggies.
Add Vinegar.
Add spices and sugar, simmer for 5 minutes.
Add tomatoes and simmer for 45 minutes.
Wash canning jars and lids.
Place lids in warm but not boiling water to soften the rubber.
Boil water in large pot to place jars into seal.
Boil in bath for 20 minutes then remove tighten lids and flip on their tops.
After 15 minutes flip back and they should be sealed. If not sealed repeat bath.
Store in cool place.