Canning Salsa

Base Ingredients:

  • 3 lbs tomatoes
  • 2 – 3 onions
  • 5 jalapenos or other peppers
  • 1 – 2 other mild peppers
  • 9 cloves minced garlic
  • 1.5 cups tomato sauce (optional to thicken)
  • 1.5 cups white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1.5 tsp picking salt
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 ounce parsley
  • 1 ounce cilantro

Chop and prep all ingredients

Add to a large pot and bring to a boil

Reduce to a simmer uncovered 25 minutes or until desired thickness

Hot pack into jars (makes about 5 pints) and process for 20 minutes (1,000+ elevation)

Allow salsa to sit for 4 weeks before using to allow flavors to develop