The flavor of salsa prepared with fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic and cilantro is so delicious, after making this recipe you may wonder why you ever bought those expensive commercial salsas at the grocery!
Prep Time: 0 hour, 30 minutes
Cook Time: 0 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 6 medium fresh , peeled, cored, coarsely chopped tomatoes
- 1 medium diced sweet onion
- 1 medium diced green bell pepper
- 1 small, finely minced clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno pepper (wear gloved to remove seeds and finely dice)
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 6-ounce can tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar OR fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
Preparation:
The easiest way to peel fresh tomatoes is to place them in boiling water for 1 minute and then immerse them in ice water for about 2 minutes. The skins will split and easily peel off. If you don't like seeds in your salsa, remove the seeds while you are chopping the tomatoes.
Place all ingredients in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Simmer for about 30 minutes. Cool and pour salsa into 3 pint jars.
Store in refrigerator for 2 weeks.
Yield- about 3 pints of fresh salsa
Tip- Be sure to wear gloves when chopping jalapeno peppers- the volatile oils can burn your skin and eyes.
Suggested Reading:If you're interested in canning your own homemade salsa recipes, here is a great canning resource from the Utah State University Extension Office
