Tomato Salsa

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To make a hotter version of this salsa, add a few drops of hot pepper sauce just before serving.

5 cups (1.25 L) chopped seeded peeled tomatoes

1/2 cup (125 mL) vinegar

2 tbsp (25 mL) sugar

3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped onion

2 tbsp (25 mL) lime juice

3/4 cup (175 mL) chopped green bell pepper

1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) pickling salt

1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped red bell pepper

1 tsp (5 mL) paprika

1 hot pepper, seeded and chopped

2 tbsp (25 mL) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tsp (5 mL) oregano, crumbled

1 can (5 1/2 oz/156 mL) tomato paste

Combine all ingredients except cilantro and oregano in a nonreactive Dutch oven. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly;

reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes. Add cilantro and oregano. Cook

mixture 15 - 20 minutes longer or until thickened. Pour into hot sterilized pint (500 mL) jars, leaving 1/2 inch (1.25 cm)

headspace. Remove air bubbles with a narrow rubber spatula or plastic knife. Add additional salsa, if required, to

maintain headspace. Wipe jar rims thoroughly with a clean damp cloth. Seal and process for 25 minutes* in a boiling

water bath or freeze. Once opened, use within 3 weeks. Yield: 2 pint (500 mL) jars.

Preparation Tip: This recipe has the proper acid balance to prevent spoilage. Do not deviate from the proportions in any

manner. Do not increase jar size.

Hot Pepper Caution: Hot peppers cause severe skin and eye irritation. Wear rubber gloves when handling hot peppers and

avoid touching any exposed skin.


My note, I did not add either cilantro or oregano. I DID use the hottest pepper I could find at my market. Oh my oh my it was soooooo good!!
 
This looks wonderful! I'm going to have to try this out! I'll be out of town this weekend otherwised I'd do it tomorrow...
 
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