Canned Basic Salsa 🍅🌶️
Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 5 Pints
Description:
This excellent basic canned salsa recipe offers the perfect blend of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. You can adjust the heat to your liking, making it as mild or as fiery as you desire. It’s a fantastic way to utilize the surplus bounty from your garden and relish the taste of summer through the winter months.
Ingredients:
- 6-12 ripe tomatoes
- 12 onions
- 2 green bell peppers
- 2 garlic cloves
- 6 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup vinegar
- 3/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/2 cup chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon cumin
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 158.8
- Fat Content: 1.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 254mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 34g
- Fiber Content: 9g
- Sugar Content: 19.7g
- Protein Content: 6.7g
Keywords:
Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, Free Of…, Weeknight, Canning, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy, Inexpensive
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients: Start by gathering all the fresh ingredients – ripe tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, garlic cloves, cilantro, and parsley. Ensure they are washed and chopped as per your preference.
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Combine and Simmer:
- In a large pot, combine the chopped tomatoes, onions, green bell peppers, minced garlic cloves, tomato paste, vinegar, chopped cilantro, chopped parsley, and cumin.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together beautifully.
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Sterilize the Jars:
- Meanwhile, prepare your pint jars by sterilizing them in boiling water. This step ensures that your salsa stays fresh and safe for consumption.
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Fill the Jars:
- Once the salsa has simmered to perfection, carefully ladle it into the sterilized pint jars, leaving a little space at the top for expansion.
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Seal and Process:
- Seal the jars tightly with their lids, ensuring they are secure.
- Now, it’s time to process the jars in a water bath. Place them in a large pot filled with boiling water, making sure the jars are submerged.
- Let the jars process in the water bath for about 20 minutes. This step helps to seal the jars properly and preserve the salsa for long-term enjoyment.
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Enjoy Your Canned Salsa:
- Once the jars have been processed and cooled, store them in a cool, dark place.
- Your homemade canned salsa is now ready to be enjoyed whenever you crave that burst of fresh, tangy flavor. It’s perfect for adding a zing to your favorite dishes or simply dipping into with crunchy tortilla chips.
With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can savor the taste of summer all year round, and share the goodness of homemade salsa with family and friends. Get ready to delight your senses with every savory spoonful! 🎉
