I Stopped buying the jar stuff once I tasted this homemade salsa.
Simple and delicious:
8 cups tomatoes, peeled, chopped and drained
2 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups green peppers
1 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons pepper
1/8 cup canning salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1/3 cup chopped Italian parsley or Cilantro if you prefer*
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
Directions:
1 Mix all together and bring to a slow boil for 10 minute.
2 Seal in jars and cook in hot water bath for 10 minute.
3 This is a medium salsa. This is also a chunky salsa so if you want a smoother salsa cut your veggies into smaller pieces.
4 Yields 3-6 quarts or pints.
Add 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
Mix everything together and let sit overnight for flavors to meld.