This recipe is served with every meal at the Blue Willow Inn Restaurant. It is delicious with fried green tomatoes, green beans, and cooked greens. It can also be used as an appetizer served with cream cheese and crackers.
1 (14-ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped, not drained
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 green bell peppers, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons ketchup
6 drops Tabasco
1 teaspoon black pepper
In a saucepan or small stockpot on medium heat mix the tomatoes, brown sugar, granulated sugar, bell peppers, onion, ketchup, Tabasco, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 2 hours or until cooked to a thick sauce.
YIELD: 6 CUPS