Freezer Salsa

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/3 cup sweet red peppers or 1/3 cup green pepper, finely chopped
• 1 -2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped*
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 12 plum tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped (about 6 cups)
• 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
• 1/3 cup lime juice
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil

Recipe

• 1 in a large saucepan, sauté the onion, celery, peppers and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
• 2 stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. cool completely. spoon into freezer containers. cover and freeze for up to 3 months. stir before serving. yield: about 6 cups.
• 3 *note: when cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. avoid touching your face.