World Champion Bottled Salsa

Submitted by Chef #1803191203

"I started with a couple great recipes and combined them. I then tweaked this recipe for several years and tested it with family and neighbors several times. It is refined to perfection. Your family, friends, and neighbors will love it!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 6 Pints

ingredients

• 14 cups tomatoes, chopped (romas whole, others seeded)
• 3 cups onions, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup serrano pepper, chopped very fine (whole, seeds included)
• 1 cup jalapeno, chopped very fine (whole, seeds included)
• 5 garlic cloves, pressed
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 1⁄2 cup vinegar
• 1⁄2 cup tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bunches cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Mix tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, jalapeño peppers, pressed garlic, and salt.
2. Simmer approximately 5 minutes, then strain off and discard 5°C liquid.
3. Add vinegar, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, and cilantro. Mix well and simmer another 5 minutes.
4. Bottle and process in a water bath for 15 minutes.