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Zesty Salsa For Canning Recipe

This award-winning salsa recipe, passed down from a church canning expert, is bursting with flavor! Perfect for canning and enjoying all year round, its vibrant zest pairs perfectly with lime tortilla chips or as a zesty topping for taco salad (recipe #102234). Get ready to experience the best salsa you've ever tasted!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 193.4 kcal
Protein 15g
Rating 4.2 (96 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Zesty Salsa For Canning

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How to Make Zesty Salsa For Canning

  1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT tomato paste in a large sauce pot. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until the salsa reaches your desired thickness, stirring occasionally.
  3. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Ladle the hot salsa into sterilized canning jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
  5. Wipe jar rims clean. Place lids and rings on jars and tighten fingertip tight. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
  6. Adjust the amount of chili peppers to control the salsa's heat level to your preference.
  7. Yield will vary depending on the peppers used and desired consistency. Expect less yield if you prefer a milder salsa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

59 g

Sugar

93g

Fat

1g

Carbs

14g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Preparation Low Protein Healthy Sauces Canning Condiments Etc Low Fat Salsas Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Number Of Servings Technique Water Bath