Tomato Paste

Instructions

1. 1

   Peel, core and chop tomatoes.

2. 2

   Measure; you should have 8 quarts.

3. 3

   Place in large pot and simmer over low heat for about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Stir often to prevent sticking.

5. 5

   Remove from heat and press through a fine sieve or put through food mill.

6. 6

   Return to kettle and continue to cook very slowly until paste holds its shape on a spoon — about 2 hours.

7. 7

   Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

8. 8

   Spoon into clean, hot jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace; seal.

9. 9

   Process in boiling water bath for 30 minutes.

10. 10

    Yields about 8 half pints.