Simmer on stove for 20 minutes or until soft:
1 diced green pepper
1 diced onion
1/2 c. water
While simmering the above ingredients, fill sink about 1/2 full with tomatoes. Cover tomatoes with boiling water to loosen tomato skins. Remove skins from tomatoes and place in separate bowl. Smash up and/or chop to whatever size suits your tastes and needs. After simmering pepper and onions, combine tomatoes in same pan and add the following:
1 T salt
Pepper to taste
1 T vinegar
2 tsp sugar
Simmer for another 10 minutes.
Boil lids and bottles prior to filling with tomato mixture to ensure a proper seal.
Makes 3-4 quart bottles
