Chinese Dipping Sauce

Chinese Dipping Sauce is a wonderful mixture of sweet, tart and spicy.  This would make a great housewarming gift for someone who enjoys Chinese food.

Here's the ingredients:
Makes about 3 cups or 5 1/2 pint jars and a little extra for tasting.

HOT Peppers

• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 7 green peppers, halved, seeded, and cut into 1-inch square pieces
• 1 pound jalapenos, sliced 1/8-inch-thick
• Gray salt
• 3 1/2 pounds (56 ounces) crushed tomatoes or 7 cups fresh tomato concasse (peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes)
• Small bunch basil leaves
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar