Peppy Salsa...you Choose the Heat!

~Leslie~'s Note:

This is the salsa recipe I have been using for years. Simple and versatile because you can choose how hot you want to make it. It was given to me by a dear friend, but I think it is originally a Jean Pare recipe. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do! We will never buy salsa again...you may not either.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 45 mins
• Cook Time: 1 hrs 30 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 4 jars

• 12 cups peeled fresh tomatoes
• 4 cups chopped bell peppers (red, green, and yellow)
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups grilled cooked corn kernels, straight off the cob
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cider vinegar
• 1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper, for mild salsa
• 2 cups finely chopped jalapeno peppers, for medium salsa (optional)
• 3 cups finely chopped jalapeno peppers, for hot salsa (optional)
• 4 cups finely chopped jalapeno peppers, for killer salsa (optional)

Directions:

1. In a large pot mix all ingredients well and simmer for one and a half hours.
2. Stir occasionally and reduce to consistency of your liking.
3. Place in sterilized jars.
4. Wipe the rim of the jars with a very clean damp cloth.
5. Put heated lids and rings on the jars and seal in water bath for 10-15 minutes.
6. Yield is a wild guess, depending on jar size.

Reviews

[Chef #694088]

This is AWESOME! Thank you for this recipe! I don't care for salsas that don't cook the veggies a little first, so this one is good. I used 3 VERY hot jalapenos so it packs quite a punch, but I balanced that by adding a little bit of pineapple bits and juice. I think this is now my favorite salsa in the world! It made one large jar. THANK YOU!!!!

[Mama's Kitchen (Hope)]

Terrific! Cant beleive a non-Texan made this recipe! lol Really good- I did add a handful of chopped cilantro to it cuz that is how we do it in TX! Thanx for a great recipe sarahsmomi!

[Devin71]

It is very good recipe. I do add black beans and frozen corn.