Banana Pepper Hot Sauce

Ingredients

 * 25 – 35 banana peppers, sliced
 * 10 medium-small tomatoes, peeled and chopped
 * 6 medium onions, peeled and chopped
 * 4 – 5 cloves of garlic, minced (more if you love garlic!)
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ½ cup water
 * 1 cup white vinegar
 * ¼ cup oil
 * ¼ cup kosher salt
 * ¼ tsp alum
 * a handful of basil leaves, chiffonade
 * Optional: 10 – 12 jalapeño peppers for a really hot sauce!

Directions

 * 1) Place the ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil.
 * 2) Allow to boil for 10 – 15 minutes.
 * 3) While still hot, pour into sterile jars and seal.