Ingredients for Canned Basic Salsa
- 2-4 jalapeños
- 5 pounds ripe tomatoes
- 1 large onion (about 1 cup chopped)
- Green Bell Peppers
- Garlic Cloves
- Tomato Paste
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon salt
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How to Make Canned Basic Salsa
- Wash and roughly chop 5 pounds ripe tomatoes.
- Roughly chop 1 large onion (about 1 cup chopped).
- Mince 2-4 jalapeños (remove seeds and membranes for milder salsa), or use a different chili pepper to adjust heat.
- Roughly chop 1 cup of cilantro.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, cilantro, 1 cup white vinegar, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon cumin.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- While the salsa simmers, prepare your pint jars and lids by sterilizing them in boiling water for at least 10 minutes. Keep jars hot until ready to fill.
- Carefully ladle the hot salsa into the sterilized pint jars, leaving ½ inch headspace at the top of each jar.
- Remove air bubbles by running a non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jar.
- Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on tightly.
- Process the filled jars in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes (start timing once the water returns to a rolling boil).
- Remove jars from the water bath and let them cool completely. You should hear a ‘pop’ sound as the jars seal. Check the seals – the lids should be concave.
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to a year.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
78g
Fat
1g
Carbs
11g
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