Who Likes it Hot and Spicy??

I am talking about Salsa, Silly.

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Every once in a while, I will surprise my readers with a recipe and today it is salsa. I know we all have a salsa recipe but this one is my favourite so I wanted to share it.

If you've got tomatoes lying around, you might be wondering how to make the best homemade salsa ever!

Salsa Recipe:

5 lbs tomatoes, peeled and diced (I used Roma but any tomatoes will work)

To help peel the tomatoes, I place my tomatoes in a bowl and pour boiling water over them.  Then pierce them with the tip of my knife.  Wait a minute or two and the peel will slide right off..usually.  Then to make sure the salsa isn't too watery, I will squeeze out the seeds from the tomatoes..

2 large peppers, chopped  (any color will work)

5 cloves of garlic (finely chopped)

1 cup celery, chopped

2 large white onions, chopped

2 small jalapeno, seeded or with seeds your choice, finely chopped

Instructions:

Add all ingredients to a large pot and bring to a boil

Then add

1/4 cup salt ( I actually half this to 2 TBSP but you can change to your taste)

2 TBSP brown sugar

1/2 cup white vinegar

1 tsp chili flakes

2 small cans of tomato paste (6 oz each)

Stir in and let boil together for about 10 mins.

Fill your jars and place the lids on them. (you can use pint size or smaller jars) Do not fill to the very top. (you will need to leave some space for the expansion when heating) and process in a water bath for 20 mins

**Water Bath - Place jars in a large roasting pan with water halfway to jar tops.  Place in a preheated oven (350C) for 10 mins**

Once the 10 mins is done remove jars from the oven and place on a towel on your counter top to cool and wait for the 'POP..POP' of the sealing lids.  That is the sound that you will want to hear.

Once the jars have completely cooled, store them in a cool area (or your second fridge).  They will last for up to year in a cool place but this salsa never lasts that long in our home....These little jars of goodness will make a great stocking stuffer at Christmas or maybe that hostess gift for the next party you go to.

Danni

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