Diner’s Freezer Salsa 🍅🔥
Overview:
- Preparation Time: 3 hours
- Cooking Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 5 hours 30 minutes
- Servings: 6 (3-cup servings)
- Calories per Serving: 355.8
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Based on 16 reviews)
Description:
Diner’s Freezer Salsa is a delectable concoction born out of a surplus of homegrown tomatoes and a disdain for traditional canning methods. Crafted with love, this salsa boasts a perfect balance of flavors with a fiery kick, making it an irresistible addition to any Tex Mex or Southwestern-inspired feast. Plus, it’s freezer-friendly, ensuring you’ll have a taste of summer all year round!
Ingredients:
- 20 ripe tomatoes
- 2 bunches of fresh cilantro
- 2 large onions
- 10 garlic cloves
- 10 habanero peppers (adjust according to preferred heat level)
- 6 green peppers
- 2 tablespoons of cumin
- 2 tablespoons of sea salt
- 1/4 cup of vinegar
- Juice of 1/4 lime
Instructions:
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Prepare Tomatoes: Start by peeling and chopping the tomatoes. Using a food processor, pulse some of the tomatoes until they become liquid while leaving some in larger pieces for texture.
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Chop Fresh Ingredients: Finely chop the cilantro, onions, and garlic cloves. Add them to the tomatoes in a large stockpot.
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Prepare Peppers: Chop the habanero peppers, including the seeds, and add them to the stockpot.
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Seasoning: Sprinkle in the cumin, sea salt, and vinegar. Stir all the ingredients together until well combined.
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Bring to a Boil: Place the stockpot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a vigorous boil.
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Simmer: Once boiling, reduce the heat to maintain a low boil. Allow the salsa to simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
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Reduce Liquid: To intensify the flavors and thicken the salsa, continue boiling until it reduces by about half, getting rid of excess tomato water.
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Prepare Containers: While the salsa simmers, prepare your reusable plastic containers. Ensure they are clean and dry.
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Fill Containers: Once the salsa has reached your desired consistency, carefully ladle it into the containers, leaving about a 1/2-inch of headspace to allow for expansion during freezing.
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Cool and Seal: Let the salsa cool completely before sealing the containers with their lids. This helps prevent condensation and ice from forming on top of the salsa.
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Freeze: Label the containers with the date and contents, then place them in the freezer. Your Diner’s Freezer Salsa will keep for up to a year, ready to be enjoyed whenever cravings strike!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 355.8
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 0.8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 4741.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 78g
- Fiber: 21.6g
- Sugar: 47.1g
- Protein: 16.3g
Whether you’re hosting a summer soirée or simply craving a zesty dip for your chips, this Diner’s Freezer Salsa is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its fresh flavors and fiery kick. Plus, with the convenience of freezing, you can enjoy the taste of homemade salsa all year long, straight from your freezer to your fiesta!