Secret Salsa Recipe

This recipe is based on 4 pounds of tomatoes and makes a medium salsa. If you want a smoother salsa cut your veggies into smaller pieces.

And if you have a way to measure the acidity (for example, using test strips), your pH should be <4.5

Ingredients:

  • 4 Pounds Tomatoes (peeled, chopped, and drained)

  • 2.5 Cups Onions (Grill 3/4 onion, use 1/4 fresh)

  • 1.5+ Cups Green Peppers (or use more, we use as much as we can)

  • 1 Cup Jalapeno Pepper, chopped

  • 8 Garlic Cloves (grill with onions)

  • 1/8 Cup Canning Salt

  • 1/3 Cup Sugar

  • 1/3 Cup Vinegar

  • 1 Can Tomato Paste (12oz)

  • Cilantro to taste

  • Optional Ghost Pepper - just a small portion to your liking, but be sure to start small

Directions

  1. Mix all together and bring to a slow boil for 10 minutes.

  2. Seal in jars and cook in hot water bath for 10 minute.

  3. Yields 3-6 quarts or pints.

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