Canning salsa
Approximately 18 med tomatoes 1/2 c of apple cider vinegar (I used Bragg) diluted 5% acidity regardless the brand 1 pouch of Mrs Wages Med Salsa mix Lemon juice (optional) Sugar (optional) Garlic and/or onion powder (optional) Fresh onion (optional) Bell pepper (optional) Wash tomatoes. I cut the core and bottom of mine prior to boiling. 2 options to boil (blanch) Instant pot: 1/2 cup of water of tomato’s juice) and set to steam for 1 or 2 minutes. Manually release or natural release Or... Place tomatoes in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove from whichever option you chose. Peel and chop. Should make about 10 cups. While waiting for water to boil, I cut and chopped onion and bell pepper. Combine chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, seasoning, lemon juice and vinegar in a pan on stove top. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 min. I used pint size jars and followed generally canning instructions. Canning instructions I used - -Heat ...