Picante Sauce
["4 to 8 fresh jalapeno peppers", "4 cloves garlic", "1 small can tomato paste", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 c. vinegar", "1/4 tsp. alum", "1/2 tsp. cumin", "1/2 tsp. pepper", "1 Tbsp. salt", "4 c. chopped fresh tomatoes", "1 c. chopped onion", "1 green bell pepper, chopped"]
["Combine jalapeno peppers, garlic, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, alum and spices in blender.", "Process until smooth. Combine with chopped vegetables in a large saucepan.", "Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.", "Pour into hot sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.", "Seal.", "Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.", "Yield:", "3 pints."]
["jalapeno peppers", "garlic", "tomato paste", "sugar", "vinegar", "alum", "cumin", "pepper", "salt", "tomatoes", "onion", "green bell pepper"]