Sweet and Mild Cooked Tomato Salsa

8 tomatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped

½ onion, chopped

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

¼ cup white vinegar

2 tablespoons brown sugar

½ teaspoon garlic powder

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ground coriander

salt to taste

hot pepper sauce to taste

Combine the tomatoes, onion, green chiles, vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, coriander, salt, and hot sauce in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the salsa reaches your preferred consistency, about 3 hours. Store in refrigerator until using.