Fresh Salsa Picante

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins

Ingredients

• 12 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 cups chopped green peppers
• 1/2-1 cup diced jalapeno (leave seeds in)
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 4 medium onions, chopped
• 1 1/8 tablespoons canning salt
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 cup cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons minced cilantro

Recipe

• 1 simmer all ingredients until thick.
• 2 seal in hot, sterile jars and place in hot water bath for 15 minutes.
• 3 makes 6 pints.
• 4 one cup jalapenos makes rather warm salsa, use 1/2 c.
• 5 if you prefer milder.