Direction

1. Begin by preparing the tomatoes. Wash them thoroughly and remove the stems. Cut them into quarters and place them in a large pot.

 

2. Dice the red onion, jalapeno peppers, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper. Add them to the pot with the tomatoes.

 

3. Using a garlic press, crush the garlic cloves and add them to the pot as well.

 

4. Pour in the vinegar and lime juice into the pot.

 

5. Add in the olive oil, salt, cumin, paprika, oregano, and black pepper to the pot.

 

6. Stir all the ingredients together to combine.

 

7. Place the pot on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

 

8. Allow the mixture to come to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 30 minutes.

 

9. While the salsa is simmering, prepare your canning jars by washing them in hot soapy water and sterilizing them in boiling water.

 

10. After 30 minutes of simmering, remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.

 

11. Using an immersion blender or a regular blender, blend the salsa until it reaches your desired consistency. If you like chunky salsa, you can skip this step.

 

12. Once the salsa is blended, return the pot to the stove and bring it back to a boil.

 

13. Carefully ladle the hot salsa into the sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.

 

14. Use a clean cloth to wipe any excess salsa from the rims of the jars.

 

15. Place the lids on the jars and tighten the bands to "finger tight" (not too tight).

 

16. Lower the jars into a boiling water bath and make sure the water covers them by at least 1 inch.

 

17. Let the jars process in the boiling water bath for 15 minutes.

 

18. After 15 minutes, carefully remove the jars from the water bath and place them on a clean towel to cool.

 

19. As the jars cool, you will hear a "popping" sound which indicates that they have sealed properly.

 

20. Once the jars have cooled completely, store them in a cool, dark place. The salsa will be ready to eat after 24 hours, but the flavors will continue to develop over time.

 

Enjoy your homemade, delicious, and perfectly canned salsa on chips, tacos, burritos, or any other dish you desire!