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Salsa Recipe for Canning

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Ingredients
  

  • 5 gallons tomatoes ( green or red )
  • 6-8 red bell peppers
  • 5-7 jalapenos
  • 3 sticks celery
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 5-6 onions
  • 6 tbsp salt
  • 3 tbsp sugar

Instructions
 

  • Chop the tomatoes into large pieces and start cooking them on medium heat. Add a bit of oil to the bottom of the pot to prevent sticking. As the tomatoes release their juices, keep stirring.
  • If you're using red tomatoes you'll need to peel the skins. Trust me when I tell you there's just no way around this. Your salsa will not taste good if not peeled. It's super easy. Score your tomatoes with a knife in and X shape and leave them in a boiling water bath for a few minutes. Then transfer them into ice water to cool. The peel should slide right off!
  • Chop the celery, jalapeño, and add them to the pot. Add Salt and Sugar
  • Use a hand blender to achieve a smooth consistency. Let it boil for 30 minutes
  • Add the chopped onion, bell peppers, and cilantro. Let it cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  • Rinse your jars and wipe down the lids. Microwave the wet jars for 4-5 minutes.
  • For the canning process, ensure your salsa is boiling, remove a hot jar from the microwave using a towel, and place it on your work surface that has a towel layed out. It's important not to let the hot jar touch anything cold during the process and after you've sealed it until it cools off. Use a scoop or ladle to fill the hot jar with salsa, making sure the rim is clean before sealing it. It's ok if you get drips on the edges just be sure to wipe it clean before sealing. Don't let the others jars in the microwave cool off. I usually heat them again for 30 seconds before pulling one out.
  • Set the sealed jars aside, and within the next 25 minutes, they should seal. You'll know they've sealed when you push on the lid at the top in the center and don't hear a popping sound or see it pop. It should get sucked in from the pressure..

Notes

If using green tomatoes the salsa will taste very tart. You might need to add more salt and sugar to balance out the flavors.  You'll know you've added enough when the slightly bitter taste is gone and it just taste sour.