Tomato Soy Catsup

( an old Southern recipe)

Take 1 bushel of ripe Tomatoes;

cut them in slices and skin.

Sprinkle the bottom of a large tub with Salt,

put in a layer of Tomatoes, more Salt and Tomatoes.

Repeat, until all are in the tub.

Cover the top with sliced Onions.

Let stand 3 days.

Then put into a large kettle,

and boil slowly for 8 hours; stir occasionally,

to prevent the Tomatoes from sticking.

Take off the fire and let set to cool over night.

Press through a coarse wire sieve, and add

1 oz. of Ground Cloves

2 oz. of Allspice

2 oz. of Black Pepper

2 oz. of Ground Mace, & Cinnamon mixed.

Let boil slowly for 4 hours.

Let cool, put into glass jars, and seal.

This Soy is excellent for seasoning

Sauces and Gravies.