Looking for a Good Salsa Recipe

[John Gusmano]

Any of you guys know any recipes for homemade salsa? I want to make some this year and am looking for some simple recipes…

Thanks in advance!!!

[Brad H.]

Heres what I use and my family loves it.

10 cups roughly chopped tomatoes
5 cups chopped and seeded bell peppers
5 cups chopped onions
2 1/2 cups hot peppers, chopped, seeded
1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
3 teaspoons salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions:

1 Combine all ingredients except tomato paste in large sauce pot (I use a turkey roaster).
2 Simmer until desired thickness (this can take several hours)
3 Stir in tomato paste.
4 Ladle hot salsa into hot jars leaving 1/4 inch head-space.
5 Process 15 minutes in a hot water bath.
6 Note: use more hot peppers for a very hot salsa or less for mild. I've never used close to the recipe amount, but then again i dont enjoy a salsa that burns your face off. Also, you can double/triple/whatever the recipe and it turns out.

[John Gusmano]

How many jars does this recipe make?

[Brad H.]

I think about 6 pints, but i couldn't tell you for sure. I always end up doubling or tripling (or more) the recipe and end up with multiple quarts.

[John Gusmano]

Thank you sir! Much obliged....

[brl]

Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to have to give it a try.