Easy Freezer-Ready Homemade Stewed Tomatoes

• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, slightly drained (do not use diced tomatoes for this)
• 2 tablespoons butter (or to taste)
• 1 teaspoon salt or 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 3 -5 teaspoons sugar (or to taste)
• 1 celery, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• Tabasco sauce (optional add in if you like spicy) or hot sauce (optional add in if you like spicy)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed with cold water to create a paste, optional if you want a thicker texture then use)

1. In a large saucepan, bring all ingredients to a boil (except the water and cornstarch)breaking up the tomatoes slightly with a fork.
2. Adjust salt and sugar to taste.
3. Simmer on low heat for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add in the cornstarch/water mix and simmer for another 15 minutes (if you want a thicker consistency add in more cornstarch mixed with water).
5. Cool and divide into freezer-safe containers.

tomatoes, butter, salt, sugar, celery, onion, tabasco sauce, cornstarch

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/easy-freezer-ready-homemade-stewed-tomatoes-95579 (may not work)