zesty salsa (for canning)

How To Make zesty salsa (for canning)

• 1

  Prepare tomatoes - Place tomatoes into boiling water for 1 minute. Dip tomatoes into cold water to cool. Peel and chop.
• 2

  Place chopped tomatoes in large stock pot.
• 3

  Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
• 4

  Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
• 5

  Spoon into hot sterilized jars. Wipe rims and secure lids and rings. Process for 15 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• 6

  Set on towel to cool. Check for seals.
• 7

  * For less heat, adjust the amount of mixed hot peppers and replace with an equal amount of green peppers. Keep the amount of green peppers and hot peppers at 2 cups combined.
• 8

  Note -- If making this when fresh tomatoes are out of season, use 2-28 oz. cans of petite diced tomatoes, undrained, and add up to an additional cup of water.
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