Homemade Salsa

I love making this homemade salsa with the tomatoes from my garden.  

6 to 7 quarts tomatoes, scald and peel

2 (4 oz.ea.) cans of green chilies, mild

Jalepeno pepper, chopped fine, optional

1 c. carrots, chopped fine

2 T. salt

2 c. green bell peppers, chopped fine

2 to 3 c. onion, chopped fine

1 c. white vinegar

2 T. garlic powder

1 1/2 T. celery seed

In last 1/2 hour of cooking add:

3/4 to 1 cup brown sugar

3 (6 oz. ea.) cans tomato paste

Cook 2 to 2 1/2 hours at slow boil or simmer.  Fill jars and seal tight.  Can use blender or food processor to chop veggies.