Salsa Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 45 minutes
⏰ Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 6 cups
Description:
Make and share this vibrant Salsa recipe, perfect for any occasion. This recipe yields a delicious salsa that’s low in protein, ideal for those watching their cholesterol levels and seeking a healthy snack or addition to meals. With just a few simple steps, you can create a flavorful salsa bursting with freshness.
Ingredients:
- 6 tomatoes
- 6 onions
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic
- 3 tbsp vinegar
- 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Tabasco sauce
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients: In a large saucepan, combine tomatoes (chopped), onions (chopped), salt, garlic, and vinegar. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
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Bring to a Boil: Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle boil. Allow it to bubble away, infusing the flavors together.
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Simmer: Once boiling, cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 5 minutes, letting the ingredients meld together.
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Add Tomato Paste and Tabasco: After simmering, add the tomato paste and Tabasco sauce to the mixture. Stir well to incorporate them evenly.
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Continue Cooking: Cover the saucepan again and increase the heat slightly to bring the mixture back to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for an additional 10 minutes, ensuring all the flavors intensify.
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Prepare Jars: While the salsa is cooking, sterilize 6 8-ounce jars. Ensure they are clean and ready to be filled with the delicious salsa.
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Pack Salsa: Once the salsa is ready, carefully pack it into the sterilized jars. Make sure to include all the liquid to preserve the salsa’s juiciness and flavor.
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Divide Evenly: Divide the salsa evenly among the jars, ensuring each one gets a generous portion of the delicious mixture.
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Seal Jars: Securely place the caps on each jar and screw the bands tightly to ensure a proper seal.
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Process in Water Bath: Prepare a boiling water bath and carefully place the filled jars into the pot. Make sure the water covers the jars completely.
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Process Time: Once the water returns to a boil, start counting the processing time. Let the jars process in the boiling water bath for 30 minutes to ensure proper preservation.
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Cool and Store: After processing, carefully remove the jars from the water bath and allow them to cool completely. Once cooled, store the jars in a cool, dark place until ready to enjoy.
With this simple recipe, you can create a batch of delicious salsa that’s perfect for snacking, dipping, or adding a burst of flavor to your favorite dishes. Enjoy the freshness of homemade salsa anytime! 🌶️🍅
