Combine and add all ingredients to a heavy saucepan or cast iron skillet
Bring to a boil and simmer 1 to 2 hours or till desired thickness has been reached
Stir often to prevent sticking
Pack hot jars with hot prepared tomato mixture leaving 1/2-inch headspace
Remove air bubbles
Wipe rim and screw threads and adjust lids and screw bands.
Processing Method
Boiling Water Bath Canner
1/2 Pints 15 minutes
Pints 15 minutes
After processing, remove jars immediately, place on a rack to cool.
Test for Seal.
I've never done too much canning and preserving - seems easier to just buy something off the shelf. But this chili sauce sounds good. How does one remove the air bubbles?