Picante Sauce
["16 c. chopped red tomatoes", "4 c. chopped onions", "1 c. sugar", "2 1/2 c. vinegar", "1/3 c. pickle salt", "1 to 1 1/2 c. jalapeno", "1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder", "2 tsp. white pepper", "2 tsp. ground cumin", "2 tsp. alum"]
["Mix in large kettle and bring to boil.", "Reduce to simmer. Cook for 1 1/2 hours, uncovered, stirring frequently.", "Ladle into jars and seal.", "Yields 8 to 10 pints."]
["red tomatoes", "onions", "sugar", "vinegar", "pickle salt", "jalapeno", "chili powder", "white pepper", "ground cumin", "alum"]