Mom's Chili Sauce

Ok, I don't know what you're really going to want this recipe for, other than the meatball recipe that you need the sauce for. The sauce is really good though, kind of like a sweet bbq sauce. It would be really good on ribs. You'll also need to know something about canning in order to make this recipe, unless you just cut it down and make a small amount of sauce for whatever you're using it for.

2 dozen ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped, or pureed
3 small green bell peppers, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 1/2 C sugar
1 t chili powder
2 C vinegar
1 T salt
1 t ground cloves
1 t ground ginger
1 t allspice
1 t cinnamon

Place tomatoes, peppers, onion, sugar and chili powder in a large pot. Bring to a boil stirring constantly.

Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring frequently to prevent scorching, for 3-4 hours until thick.

Ladle hot sauce into hot pint jars, leaving 1/4 inc head space. Adjust two piece caps. Process 20 minutes in a boiling-water canner. Makes about 6 pints.