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Zesty Salsa Recipe

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This salsa recipe was shared by Shirley.

Ingredients:

  • 10 cups chopped, seeded, peeled, cored tomatoes (about 6 lbs.)
  • 5 cups chopped and seeded mild green chile peppers, Anaheim, New Mex, etc. (about 2 lbs.)
  • 5 cups chopped onions
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped and seeded hot peppers (about 1 lb.)
  • 1 1/4 cups cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh finely chopped cilantro
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot chile pepper sauce, optional

Preparation:

Combine all ingredients in a large kettle, adding hot pepper sauce, if desired. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Ladle hot salsa into hot sterilized jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Adjust two-piece caps. Process 15 minutes in a boiling water canner. Makes about 6 pints of salsa.
Note: When working with hot peppers, wear rubber gloves to prevent hands from being burned.

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