Chunky Tomato Salsa Recipe

Dive into a vibrant flavor explosion with this chunky tomato salsa! Made with fresh garden veggies (or easily adapted for store-bought!), this recipe delivers a delicious, slightly sweet, and only mildly spicy salsa (remove jalapeño seeds for extra mildness). A food processor speeds up prep, but don't over-process! Perfect for chips, tacos, or as a topping for your favorite dishes. This large-batch recipe is easily halved or quartered.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 183.4 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 4.3 (7 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chunky Tomato Salsa

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How to Make Chunky Tomato Salsa

  1. Roughly chop 10 lbs ripe tomatoes, 2 large onions, 2 green bell peppers, 2 jalapeños (remove seeds for less heat), and 1 large bunch of cilantro.
  2. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, combine the chopped tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and cilantro. Add 2 cups of white vinegar, 1 cup of lime juice, 1 cup of sugar, 2 tablespoons of salt, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer uncovered, stirring frequently, for 60 minutes, or until the salsa has thickened to your desired consistency.
  4. For canning (optional): Ladle the hot salsa into sterilized canning jars, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the jar rims clean, place lids and rings on the jars, and process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes (adjust processing time based on altitude – consult a canning guide for specifics).
  5. For freezing (optional): Allow the salsa to cool completely before transferring to freezer-safe containers. Freeze for up to one month.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

118g

Fat

0g

Carbs

13g