What is a traditional Virginia recipe for tomato ketchup?

Ingredients:

* 12 ripe, red tomatoes, peeled and diced

* 1 cup white vinegar

* 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

* 1/4 cup chopped onion

* 1/2 teaspoon salt

* 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

* 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves

* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

* 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. In a large saucepan, combine all the ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about an hour, or until the tomatoes have softened and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. Strain the ketchup through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids. Discard the solids.

4. Return the ketchup to the saucepan and bring to a boil again. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the ketchup has reached your desired consistency.

5. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Store the ketchup in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Enjoy your homemade Virginia-Style Tomato Ketchup!