Traditional salsa

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
5poundsRipe tomatoes
2cupsChopped onions
1cupChopped green pepper
¼cupChopped hot peppers
1tablespoonSalt
1Clove garlic, minced
1cupVinegar (white or cider)

Directions

Prepare home canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's directions.

Peel, core and chop tomatoes. Put all ingredients into a big pot and bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Ladle into hot jars leaving ¼" head space. Wipe rim and threads of jar with clean, damp cloth. Place lid and bands on jars firmly. Process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Yield: approx. 4 pts. (heat-medium) (Can be doubled for larger batch.) Posted to CHILE-HEADS DIGEST V3 #333 by Judy Howle <howle@...> on May 23, 1997