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Homemade Salsa For Canning Recipe

Spice up your pantry with this easy-to-can salsa recipe! Perfect for gifts or enjoying year-round, this chunky salsa develops a richer, spicier flavor over time. The secret? Leaving the seeds in for extra heat! Chill before serving for a refreshing kick, or enjoy it straight from the pantry—it's delicious either way. Makes approximately 7-8 pints.

Prep Time 60 mins
Cook Time 165 mins
Calories 126.5 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.9 (10 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Homemade Salsa For Canning

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How to Make Homemade Salsa For Canning

  1. **Prep the Chiles (Wear Gloves!):** Wear gloves or cut chiles under cold running water. Leave the seeds in for extra heat! (About 4 cups chopped)
  2. **Prep the Tomatoes:** Blanch tomatoes in boiling water for 30 seconds, then plunge into ice water for easy peeling. Peel, seed, and chop into large chunks. (About 14 cups chopped)
  3. **Drain the Tomatoes:** Place chopped tomatoes in a colander and drain for 30 minutes.
  4. **Chop Veggies:** Finely chop 1 large onion, mince 4 cloves of garlic, and roughly chop 1 cup of fresh cilantro.
  5. **Combine Ingredients:** In an 8-quart Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine the drained tomatoes, chiles, onion, garlic, and cilantro.
  6. **Simmer the Salsa:** Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-45 minutes, or until it reaches your desired consistency. (We prefer a chunky salsa at 20 minutes!)
  7. **Season & Finish:** Stir in 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 tablespoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Return to a boil.
  8. **Canning Time:** Fill sterilized pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace. Wipe the rims clean, add lids and screw bands, and tighten to fingertip-tight.
  9. **Water Bath Canning:** Place filled jars in a boiling water bath canner, ensuring they're fully submerged. Bring the water back to a boil and process for 35 minutes.
  10. **Cool & Enjoy:** Carefully remove jars and let them cool completely on a wire rack or towels. Listen for the satisfying *pop* as the lids seal. Store in a cool, dark place. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

13 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

0g

Carbs

9g

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