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 jars and lids prior to putting hot salsa in there. (I do this with hot water bath. You can put them in cool water and heat in the stove.)

-in canning pot or deep stock pot (need a rack on the bottom or I have seen recommended towel in the bottom. I used a rack.)

-Put enough water to cover tops of jars by about an inch. (keep in mind jars will make water rise so don’t over fill.)

-fill jars with at least 1/2 in room left. Make sure mouths and kids are free of salsa and air bubbles. Place lids on but do not over tighten. 

-put jars in boiling water bath and return to boil for 10 min. Let sit for 5 min after the 10 and then remove to cooling rack. I let mine cool some and then tighten the lids. (Do not place jars in direct air flow of a.c. or fan) allow to cool 12-24 hrs. After they cook a bit, I check the seal. It should not flex. 

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