Peach Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Place peaches tomatoes onion bell peppers cherry peppers jalapeno peppers garlic sugar vinegar liquid smoke herb seasoning mustard seeds salt black pepper celery seeds ginger and cinnamon in a large stockpot. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until peaches and vegetables begin to brown scraping the bottom of pot frequently to keep from scorching about 1 hour.

Reduce heat and simmer mixture until softened and slightly reduced 30 more minutes. Remove from heat.

Puree mixture using a hand blender until well blended. Pour mixture about 1 cup at a time through a fine mesh strainer; press remaining sauce in strainer with a ladle to remove fibrous portions of tomato skins. The strained sauce should be glossy and thick. Stir in tomato paste and blend until smooth.

Sterilize jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack the barbeque sauce into the hot sterilized jars filling the jars to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or a thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.

Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil cover the pot and process for at least 30 minutes.

Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface several inches apart until cool. Once cool press the top of each lid with a finger ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool dark area.