Canned the Summer in a Salsa !

Jun 01, 2023June 1, 20230 2
Canned the summer in a Salsa! A tangy and delicious homemade salsa recipe to spice up your meals.
in Appetizer

Prep

30 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

5 lbs tomatoes ( red and green tomatoes seeded and chopped = 5 pounds )
1 lb chile ( I used 2 jalapenos , 2 bell peppers , 1 habanero , 1 Tabasco , and 1 chipotle that I made )
1 lb sweet onion , diced
1 cup vinegar
1 lime , juice and zest of
1 tablespoon cumin powder
3 tablespoons dried parsley
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 garlic cloves , minced
6 ounces tomato paste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro ( Also additional fresh cilantro can be added at time of serving )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
20
Calories
30
Sugar
3g
Fat
0g
Canned the summer in a Salsa! A tangy and delicious homemade salsa recipe that captures the flavors of summer. This salsa is ideal for summer barbecues and parties and perfect for spicing up your meals. It is made with fresh ingredients and can be canned to last throughout the year. The combination of red and green tomatoes, chilies, sweet onion, vinegar, lime juice and zest, cumin powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and minced garlic pack an explosive flavor into every bite. The salsa is then topped off with fresh cilantro, making it the perfect dip for nachos, tacos, or simply with chips and guacamole.

Instructions

1.Place the chopped tomatoes, chilies, sweet onion, vinegar, lime juice and zest, cumin powder, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, minced garlic, and tomato paste into a large pot.
2.Mix together thoroughly and bring to a boil on medium-high heat.
3.Once boiled, lower the heat and let simmer for 30 minutes.
4.Remove from the heat and stir in fresh cilantro.
5.Fill your clean jars with the salsa mixture.
6.Seal the jars and place them into a hot water bath.
7.Boil the jars for about 10 minutes.
8.Finally, remove the jars and allow them to cool before storing.

PROS

This homemade salsa is packed with fresh ingredients and ideal for spicing up your meals.

It can be made in large batches and canned to last throughout the year.

It is low in calories and free of preservatives.

CONS

The process of canning can be time-consuming and requires some effort.

It is important to be cautious when handling hot jars and water.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This salsa is an excellent source of vitamins A and C, as well as potassium.
It is low in calories, fat, and sugar, making it an excellent addition to a healthy diet.
Tomatoes are known to reduce inflammation and risk of heart disease and certain cancers.

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