Sofrito

OK, since I'm Puerto Rican and use sofrito a lot (and it will consequently be in many of my dishes on here) ...I decided to post a recipe for it. Most people just buy the stuff in cans at the store, but if you live someplace like Wyoming or Ohio (or even most of Europe and Asia) it might not be available. So here's how to make it yourself.

1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic cloves
1 onion
1/2 green bell pepper
1 dash salt
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cilantro
1 teaspoon annatto
1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 dash pepper

1. Chop onion and bell pepper, mince garlic clove
2. Heat oil in skillet and add onion, bell pepper, garlic, salt, and black pepper.
3. Cook until onions and peppers become soft then add the remaining ingredients.
4. Cook this mixture until it turns a dark red color.
5. Put the Sofrito in jars or plastic containers. It keeps for 2 weeks in the fridge or months in the freezer.
6. You can add more spices to the mix, olives, or sausage to add more flavor. To make more just multiply the recipe.