Salsa

Internet recipe that worked well for us.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Yields: 7 pints

Ingredients

• 12  cups tomatoes, grind in blender
• 5  cups bell peppers, seeded, grind in blender
• 5  cups onions, grind in blender
• 1 1⁄2 cups  jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups cider vinegar
• 3  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  tablespoons fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 3  teaspoons salt
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine all but tomato paste.
2. Simmer until desired consistency.
3. Add tomato paste and stir.
4. Ladle hot salsa into sterilized, hot jars leaving 1/4 inch headspace.
5. Process 15 minutes in hot water bath.
6. Note: The more jalapeno peppers you add, the hotter it will be. Add less for milder salsa and more for hotter salsa.