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Recipe Tags: Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Preparation For Large Groups Low Protein Healthy Sauces Canning Condiments Etc Vegetables Low Fat Salsas Dietary Low Cholesterol Low Saturated Fat Low Calorie Low Carb Healthy 2 Low In Something Tomatoes Number Of Servings Technique Water Bath 4 Hours Or Less

Big Batch Salsa For Canning

My mom and i have made this salsa for years. this is the easiest way to can a big batch of salsa. instead of cooking pots full of salsa on the stove and worrying that it will scorch on the bottom, this method slowly simmers one batch in an 18 qt. Electric roaster (a church dinner style roaster). this is a thick, medium heat salsa that is slightly sweet. it is a staple in my holiday gift baskets. in fact, i get complaints from friends, family, and neighbors when i do not include it or if i run out before the next canning season! this year i made four batches - 52 quarts.

Steps

Fill roaster with tomatoes , crushing with hands or with an emersion blender as you add them to the pan.
Add onions , jalapenos , garlic , vinegar , sugar , salt , and tomato paste.
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Simmer 2 to 5 hours to desired thickness.
Stir occasionally , scraping sides of roaster so that it does not burn.
Adjust salt , sugar , and peppers to taste.
You can add tomato juice if it becomes too thick.
Ladle hot salsa into jars , leaving -inch head space.
Clean rim with damp cloth.
Adjust two-piece caps.
Place jars in a hot water bath.
Process 15 minutes or 20 minutes , after water comes to a boil.
Remove jars from hot water bath.
After 12 hours , check seal , remove bands , and label.

Ingredients

tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic cloves, white vinegar, sugar, salt, tomato paste