Ingredients for Canned Salsa Batch 2
- 8 cups peeled and chopped Roma tomatoes
- Onions
- Jalapeno Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- Pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
- Sugar
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
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How to Make Canned Salsa Batch 2
- Combine all ingredients EXCEPT tomato sauce and paste in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more salt, lime juice, or chili powder to your liking).
- OPTIONAL: If you prefer a thicker salsa, carefully remove some of the liquid before adding the tomato sauce and paste.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Continue to simmer gently for another 10 minutes.
- Carefully ladle the hot salsa into sterilized half-pint, pint, or quart jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Remove air bubbles by gently running a non-metallic utensil around the inside of the jar.
- Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on jars, and tighten fingertip tight.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes (adjust processing time based on your altitude; consult a canning guide for specific instructions).
- Remove jars from the canner and let cool completely. You should hear a satisfying 'pop' as the jars seal. Check for proper sealing; if any jars haven't sealed, refrigerate and consume within a week.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
277 g
Sugar
124g
Fat
1g
Carbs
15g