Datil Pepper Sauce

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2 large bell peppers, green
3 onions
2 cloves garlic
1/2 heaping cup Datil peppers, or less to taste
2 catsup - 28 oz. bottles or larger
1 cup brown sugar, light or dark
1/2 cup white sugar
2 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
3 large bell peppers, green
5 - 6 onions
3 cloves garlic
1 heaping cup Datil peppers, or less to taste
4 catsup - 28 oz. bottles or larger
2 cup brown sugar, light or dark
1 cup white sugar
4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tsp. salt

 

In a large pot, mix catsup, sugars, salt and vinegar. Rinse out catsup bottles with vinegar (no water). Stir and mix well sugar and catsup to prevent sticking at first.
In food processor, chop or grind peppers, onions, garlic and datil peppers. Add to catsup mixture.
To prepare datil peppers, just wash and stem. Use pulp and seeds. To prepare bell peppers, wash and remove seeds and pulp.
Catsup should be at least 112 oz. More is O.K.
Cook on medium low temperature for approximately 3 hours after mixture starts cooking. Must stir every 10 minutes to prevent sticking.
Sterilize jars and lids. Drain and dry. Fill jars and seal tightly. Let sit undisturbed until cool. Refrigerate after opening. Makes 5 - 6 pints using small recipe or 10 - 13 pints using large recipe.