Smoking Salsa

Rita~'s Note:

This salsa has a slight twist to it! Why Smoking? Besides the heat from the hot peppers you have a smokey flavor going from the chipotle peppers. This makes nice little gifts, just pack a basket with it and some chips, avocados, cheese, beer or margarita mix etc.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 18 8ounce ...

• 10 cups meaty tomatoes, diced seeded and peeled (I don`t peel more vitamins and easier)
• 2 cups green peppers, diced
• 2 cups onions, diced
• 4 jalapenos, 2 seeded and deveined
• 2 chipotle chiles in adobo
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 (12 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 (4 1/2 ounce) can green chilies
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 lime, juice of, fresh
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1 cup packed cilantro, chopped

Directions:

1. In a food processor, process with the metal blade the jalapenos, garlic, and chipotle peppers till minced fine.
2. Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan stir to mix well and cook for 10-15 minutes.
3. Ladle into hot jars leaving 1/2 headspace.
4. Remove any air bubbles.
5. Clean rims and adjust lids.
6. Process in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes.
7. Remove from bath and cool in a wind free area.
8. Label and store in a cool, dark, dry place.

Reviews

[MerziMerziMe]

I made this salsa last fall with tomatoes and peppers from my garden and gave the jars as Christmas gives with homemade tortilla chips. Oh, the raves I received. My hair stylist still talks about it and says it was the best salsa he has ever had. Thanks for the great recipe Rita. I hope my tomatoes will produce enough for me to make it again!

[Dawnab]

This recipe rocks for flavor and texture, extactly what I was looking for, I did add extra chipolte chilis as I love the smoky flavor. I measured right on, and came out with 8 pint jars. Of course one never made it to the pantry, the teens devoured it!

[Not-2-Sweet]

Yummy recipe! I made mine hotter by using 4 chipoltes and adding a habenaro. I also subbed lemon juice for the vinegar. I only had a 6oz can of tomato paste, so I added a little tomatoe sauce. It turned out nice and thick. My son tasted it and loves it! This beats the salsa I made last year by far! Thanks Rita!!