Tomato Paste

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, core and chop tomatoes; measure to 8 quarts.
2. 2
   Add salt.
3. 3
   Place in a large stainless or enamel pot and simmer for 1 hour.
4. 4
   Remove and put through a food mill.
5. 5
   Return to pot and continue to cook-around 2 hours-or until it holds its shape-like tomato paste.
6. 6
   Spoon into clean hot jars leaving 1/4-inch head space.
7. 7
   Process in a boiling water bath for 30 minutes at altitudes up to 1000 feet.
8. 8
   Note-if your going to make quarter pints same process time please.