Southern Style Tomatoes

Directions

1. 1
   Empty cans of tomatoes including juice into a large heavy pot.
2. 2
   Boil uncovered over medium heat for an hour or more, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching on bottom.
3. 3
   Season with salt, pepper and oregano to taste.
4. 4
   When most of the liquid is gone and tomatoes are mostly broken up, add brown sugar, adjusting amount for taste.
5. 5
   Finally, crumble a slice of bread (with crusts cut off) into the mixture.
6. 6
   This should thicken the puree sufficiently; if not, add more bread crumbs.
7. 7
   Don't add bread chunks as in scalloped tomatoes.