Pandemic Chili Sauce....canning in the time of corona virus

This one is already in use. Refrigerate after opening.

There is no need to wait for the late summer harvest of tomatoes to make this savoury all-purpose condiment that is delicious served with everything from hotdogs to scrambled eggs. Simply reach into your pandemic pantry and pull out the ingredients.

Ingredients:

• 4 large cans of diced tomatoes
• 3 cups finely diced onion
• 2 cups finely diced red pepper
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili pepper flakes
•  4 tablespoons pickling spice;1 teaspoon whole cloves;1 cinnamon stick (broken into pieces)
• 6 ounce tin of tomato paste

Methods:

Place the pickling spice, cloves and cinnamon stick in the middle of a square of cheesecloth and tie into a bundle with a piece of string. Place all the ingredients in a large pot, cook slowly on the stove (stirring frequently) for about 2 hours until it reaches a consistency you prefer. Remove the cheesecloth bag of spices. Ladle the sauce into hot sterilized canning jars and seal. This recipe makes about 10 pint-sized jars of chili sauce.Wait for the lids to pop before storing your delicious homemade condiment.