Step 1

To make tomato juice wash, trim, and quarter tomatoes. Transfer to a large stockpot and bring to a boil. When the tomatoes are mushy blend with a hand blender until smooth.

Step 2

Add the chopped onions, green peppers, hot peppers, fresh garlic, and spices. Bring to a boil, stirring often, then reduce the heat and simmer for an hour.

Step 3

Stir in the vinegar and tomato paste. Add the fresh cilantro and bring to a boil. Stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Pour into jars and process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes.