Homemade Tomato Salsa
Homemade, original salsa makes good gifts, freezes safely and can be enjoyed with a myriad of foods.
- Yield: 3 1/2 pints 1x
Ingredients
- 12 medium tomatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/3 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
- 1 celery rib, chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 8 oz. tomato paste
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons + 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Kosher salt (pure without any additives)
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Instructions
1. In a large sauce pan, cook tomatoes, uncovered, over medium heat 20 minutes. Drain, reserving liquid. Return to the pot.
2. Stir in green peppers, onions, red pepper, celery, garlic, jalapeno, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, salt, hot pepper sauce and reserved tomato liquid. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered, 1 hour, stirring frequently. Store in refrigerator for up to one week or freeze.
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