Canned Salsa

This recipe is adapted from a recipe that I got from Tammy Price, friend and author of "All Things Provident".  I cut down the recipe into a more manageable size and then added a few spices which made it even more delicious!  It's the best salsa ever, my family devours it!

16 cups paste tomatoes, chopped finely (I put mine through the food strainer with the salsa attachment - click here to watch a 57 second youtube video about this attachment)
10 Anaheim peppers, chopped finely
9 jalapeno peppers, chopped finely (I remove most of the seeds so it's not too hot)
3 green peppers, chopped finely
3 yellow onions, chopped finely
3/4 - 1 bunch cilantro, chopped finely
1 T. and 1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/3 cups white vinegar
2 1/2 T. salt
1 cup ultra jel
1 T. cumin
2 T. oregano

Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot.  (I used a food processor to chop all the peppers and onions.) I like to add my ultra gel with everything in the beginning.  Then bring pot to a boil.  Ladle hot salsa into clean jars and process for 20 minutes - timing might need to be adjusted for your altitude.  This will make about 6 quarts.

Processing Time:
20 minutes 1,001 - 6,000 feet

25 minutes above 6,000 feet

EASY Blender Salsa

I love Salsa!  Over the summer, I'd experiment and make a couple a day.  I came across this recipe and find it super EASY.  Perfect for when I don't have fresh tomatoes on hand.  My kids gobble this up.

1 - 14 oz. can diced tomatoes
1 - 10 oz. can Rotel
1/2 small onion, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed
1/2 jalapeno, seeded (I usually leave this out - kid friendly)
1 tsp. honey
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
small to medium size handful of cilantro, washed
juice of 1 lime

Directions:
Put all the ingredients in the blender or food processor. Plus to combine for 30 seconds or until salsa is at desired consistency.  Taste for seasoning and adjusting.  Serve with chips.

Black bean & avocado salsa

Super yummy salsa...this is delicious!

1 can black beans rinsed
1 can white corn rinsed
1 pkg dry Italian dressing
1 avocado  chopped small
2-4 green onions chopped
5 Roma tomatoes chopped
1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients and enjoy with chips!

Canned Salsa

Mom just gave me this recipe that she is canning this year. It sounds super easy!

12 cups tomatoes, chopped and skins removed (let the juice drip out by putting them in a strainer)
2 1/4 cups chopped onion
12 garlic cloves minced or chopped
12 stems of cilantro (I think I will add more)
1-2 jalepeno, seeded and chopped (use gloves)
1 T. salt
6 T. lime juice


Mix all ingredients together.  Then pack into pint jars (uncooked) and water bath for 35 minutes.