1 1/4 cups Mother Earth OACV

10 cups peeled, chopped and drained tomatoes (see note)

3 cups chopped onion

1 3/4 cups chopped green bell pepper

5 jalapeños, finely chopped, membranes and seeds removed (leave in for extra spice)

7 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

2 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

2 1/2 tablespoons canning or pickling salt (see note)

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/3 cup sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of tomatoes)

16 ounces tomato sauce