Spicy Salsa

Rita~'s Note:

Garden tomatoes are in abundance so I make salsa with ingredients I had on hand and this is what I came up with. Do adjust the heat to your taste.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 50

Yield: 7.0 1/2 pin ...

• ½ tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 sweet onion , diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper , diced
• 5 cups fresh seeded diced tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo , minced
• 1 cayenne pepper , diced, if more heat is desired (optional)
• ¼ cup minced fresh basil (or cilantro)
• 1 lime juice
• 1⁄3; cup vinegar or 1⁄3; cup bottled lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄8; cup sugar , if tomatoes need to be sweetened (optional)
• ½ teaspoon cumin

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a large pan add onions and peppers till soft add garlic cook 1 minute.
2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
3. Adjust seasoning and place in hot washed jars.
4. Process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath to seal.
5. Or refrigerate to be consumed within the week.

Reviews

[Banana Lover]

I have yet to try a recipe with chipotle chilies in adobo that I don't like, so I was excited to try this, but while it was simmering I wasn't sure I was going to like it. After it had chilled, I took one bite and thought, "Oh, I guess it's okay." Then I took another bite and I thought, "You know, this is kind of good." And from then on I couldn't stop eating it! My husband felt the same way. I had halved the recipe, and no kidding, we ate the entire bowl right then and there. As soon as my tomatoes ripen, I'm going to make some more! Thank you, Rita.

[CountryLady]

I was another lucky lady who received a jar direct from the chef! The heat was perfect for my hubby and I loved the cilantro flavour. Thanx Rita!

[~Leslie~]

What a terrific salsa! I was lucky enough to receive a jar of this salsa from the Chef herself! The chipotle's add a terrific flavour. We enjoyed this with tortilla chips, but saved some for another time too. Can't wait to make some of my own! Thanks Rita!!