| Cook bay leaves, tomatoes, pepper, onion and celery together. Cook until all ingredients are soft approximately 1 1/2 hours. Drain ingredients through a sieve or strainer. In a large kettle add butter, sugar, flour, pickling salt, garlic and pepper. Add 1/2 C. of the tomato juice; then 1 C to mix ingredients. Mix well. Then add all of the tomatoes. Mix well. Bring to a boil, put into jars, and seal. |
