Tomato Aspic

Tomato Aspic
Serves 6

Tomato Aspic was at one time a very popular side dish. It's tasty and very refreshing.
Ingredients:

3 envelopes unflavored gelatin

2 cups tomato juice, heated to boiling
3 cups cold tomato juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
2-4 dashes of hot sauce ie: Tabasco
NOTE: Some people like to add sliced or diced celery but I prefer it plain.
Method:

In large bowl, sprinkle unflavored gelatin over 1 cup cold juice.

Allow to stand for 1 minute.

Add hot tomato juice and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in remaining 2 cups of cold juice, lemon juice, sugar, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce.

Pour into a lightly sprayed or oiled 5-1/2 cup ring mold or bowl.

Chill for approximately 4-5 hours or until set firm.

To serve, un-mold and if you have used a ring mold, you can fill the centre with fresh vegetables such as carrots, celery, radish, broccoli, spring onions etc. I usually prepare a homemade veggie dip for the raw veggies.