Zesty Salsa
Recipe type: Canning
Cook time: 
Total time: 
Serves: makes 6 pints
 
Ingredients
  • 10 cups (6 lbs) chopped tomatoes
  • 5 cups (2 lbs) chopped and seeded green bell peppers
  • 5 cups (1.5 lbs) chopped onions
  • 2.5 cups (1 lb) chopped and seeded hot peppers
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tsp salt
  • 1¼ cup cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp hot pepper sauce (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot.
  2. Bring mixture to a boil.
  3. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Ladle hot salsa into hot jars, leaving a ¼ inch headspace.
  5. Adjust two-piece caps.
  6. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner.
  7. ** Make sure to wear rubber gloves when cutting or seeding hot peppers!!
  8. **If you live in higher altitudes you will need to adjust your processing time
Recipe by Smashed Peas & Carrots at https://smashedpeasandcarrots.com/how-to-can-zesty-salsa-recipe/