Cookbook:Taco Sauce

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Taco Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tbs chili powder
• 3 tbs white vinegar (5% acidity)
• 1 can tomato paste (6 ounce)
• 1/2 tsp granulated garlic
• 2 1/4 tsp cornstarch
• 3 cups water (room temperature)

Procedure

1. Heat water until boiling, add cornstarch, salt, vinegar, chili powder, garlic, and cayenne pepper.
2. Stir until water boils again, add rest of ingredients.
3. Keep stirring until water boils again and the paste breaks up completely.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes uncovered.

Long term storage

To store this for longer than 3 days or to store without a refrigerator, follow these instructions:

1. Pour into 4 ounce mason jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
2. Process 20 minutes in a boiling water canner. Makes 7 jars.

Short term storage

1. Refrigerate at under 40 degrees f for no more than 3 days.