Ingredients

Makes about 1 1/2 cups

　　4 medium onions, chopped

　　4 garlic cloves, chopped

　　four 28-ounce cans whole tomatoes, drained

　　1/2 cup sugar

　　1 cup cider vinegar

　　1 teaspoon whole cloves

　　1 teaspoon whole allspice, crushed

　　1 cinnamon stick

　　1 teaspoon celery seed

　　2 teaspoons dry mustard

　　1 teaspoon paprika

　　Tabasco to taste

　　

Step 1

In a heavy kettle cook onions, garlic, and tomatoes, covered, over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until onions are very soft, about 40 minutes. Force mixture through a food mill fitted with coarse disk into a bowl.

　　

Step 2

In cleaned kettle stir together puree, sugar, and vinegar and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, until reduced by half, about 20 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Tie cloves, allspice, cinnamon, and celery seed in a cheesecloth bag and add to tomato mixture with mustard and paprika. Simmer mixture, stirring, until very thick, about 10 minutes. Discard bag and season mixture with Tabasco and salt. Ketchup may be made 10 days ahead and chilled, covered.