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Barbara's Hot Salsa Recipe

Unleash the fiery flavor of summer with Barbara's Scorching Hot Salsa! This canning recipe transforms fresh, juicy tomatoes into a vibrant, intensely hot salsa that mellows beautifully over time. Made with a generous blend of chiles and spices, this salsa starts with a raw, intense heat that transforms into a rich, complex flavor after just a few days of mingling. Perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes all year round! This recipe yields approximately 6-8 pints of salsa.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 5880 mins
Calories 19.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Barbara's Hot Salsa

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How to Make Barbara's Hot Salsa

  1. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt onto the bottom of a large crock pot.
  2. Add 10 pounds ripe tomatoes (Roma, heirloom, or a mix), roughly chopped; 2 large white onions, chopped; 4-6 jalapeños, seeded and minced (adjust to your desired heat level); 2-4 serrano peppers, seeded and minced (for extra heat); 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon cumin; 1 tablespoon oregano; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; the juice of 2 limes.
  3. Stir gently to combine. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the top each day, and stir gently.
  4. After 3-4 days, once the flavors have melded and the raw taste has subsided, pack the salsa into hot, sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
  5. Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Adjust processing time according to your altitude. Remove jars and allow to cool completely. Listen for the satisfying 'pop' sound as the jars seal.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g

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