A tested water-bath salsa recipe with safe acidity, perfect for gardeners. Choose between chunky or smooth textures and adjust spice levels to your taste.
Author:Carla Davis
Prep Time:20 min
Cook Time:20 min
Total Time:40 min
Yield:4 pints1x
Category:Condiment
Method:Canning
Cuisine:Mexican
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
6 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups chopped onions
1 cup chopped green bell peppers
1 cup chopped jalapeños
4 cloves minced garlic
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Combine tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, jalapeños, and garlic in a large pot.
Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
Simmer for another 5 minutes.
Ladle hot salsa into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
Process jars in a water bath for 15 minutes.
Notes
For a smoother salsa, blend half of the mixture before adding cilantro.