I decided to make a batch of salsa for the winter. It was so delicious. So, today I’m sharing my Homemade Salsa Canning Recipe with you. This recipe can be eaten fresh or canned for later use. I thought it would be a great dish during the holidays while watching movies or entertaining. Canning salsa is a big part of my backyard vegetable gardening projects.
I used ingredients from my garden to make this batch of salsa, but you find the same ingredients at your local grocery store or Farmer’s Market. Farmer’s Markets in warmer climates are usually open during the holiday season and still have fresh produce. So, take advantage of the fresh produce if you’re lucky enough to have a farmer’s market near you.
Here’s what you need:
- 5 – 6 lbs. tomatoes skinned and chopped (I used whatever variety I had that was ripe. I suggest allowing them to drain in a colander after chopping to get rid of some of the water). Roma and Amish Paste are great tomatoes to use for canning salsa. Check out my post on How to Blanch Tomatoes.
- 3 cups chopped onion (I used yellow, red and white from my garden)
- 1 1/4 cup chopped peppers (You can use a combination of Belle Peppers. I like my salsa spicy so I used a combination of chili, jalapeno, and belle)
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 heaping tablespoons garlic
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Kosher salt
- Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. I like mine chunky. If you don’t like yours chunky, cook it longer.
- Water batch for 15 minutes if you have a canner. This recipes makes about 8 pints of salsa. It can be served fresh, and it’s just as delicious too. I couldn’t resist eating the salsa while I was trying to get it into the jars. So, I only managed 7 pints.
Finally, grow your own tomatoes, peppers and onions next season. You can use paint buckets or tubs on your patio, balcony or deck. Either is a great way to garden if your space is limited. Buckets and tubs are great ways to grow tomatoes and peppers during the summer. I will doing a post on how you can start your seeds inside to give you a head start on the growing season. I hope you enjoyed my salsa canning recipe, and you will be putting up a few pints for the winter.
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