This afternoon I made our first batch of homemade salsa using a rather large variety of our heirloom tomatoes. The house smells like a Mexican restaurant right now, and tonight I will be serving homemade refried beans, homemade tortillas, rice and lots and lots of yummy homemade salsa. I found this recipe for salsa over at CDKitchen and it rocks. The reviews were awesome and it tastes awesome too.
If you make this salsa, remember not to mess with the amounts of vinegar or lime juice. You need to follow the directions to a “T” if you plan on using the water bath method to can your salsa. Tomatoes need extra acidity.
Okay, go have fun. I’m off to serve dinner!
Ingredients
8 cups peeled, cored, chopped fresh heirloom tomatoes
2 cups seeded and chopped fresh peppers {I used green peppers and a few jalapenos}
2 cups chopped onion
8 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon salt
3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup fresh lime juice {I used bottled}
Directions
Bring a boiling-water canner, 3/4 full with water, to simmer. Wash jars and screw bands in hot soapy water; rinse with warm water. Pour boiling water over flat lids in saucepan off the heat. Let stand in hot water until ready to use. Drain well before filling.
Combine all ingredients in a large heavy pot. Bring ingredients to a boil over medium high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes {at this point my salsa was a tiny bit foamy on top. But once I turned off the heat, the foam dissolved}.
Ladle hot salsa immediately into prepared jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of tops. Wipe jar rims and threads. Cover with two-piece lids and screw bands on. Place jars on elevated rack in canner. Lower rack into canner. {Water must cover jars by 1 to 2 inches. Add boiling water, if necessary.} Cover; bring water to gentle boil. Process 15 min. Remove jars and place upright on towel to cool completely. After jars cool, check seals by pressing middles of lids with finger. If lids spring back, lids are not sealed and refrigeration is necessary}. Yields 5 pints.
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