Today is the first full day of the Democratic convention in Denver, and rather than talking about politics I decided to make salsa. If you have a garden, this is the perfect use for those extra peppers and tomatoes. My sister-in-law sent me this recipe for a mild sweet salsa that everybody will like.
This recipe makes eight pints of salsa, so you may want to adjust the quantities as appropriate if you are not canning it for future use.
Ingredients:
- 8 cups of peeled and chopped tomatoes
- 2 cups of chopped sweet onions
- 1 cup of chopped green pepper
- 1 cup of chopped jalapeno peppers...no seeds (wear kitchen gloves when chopping these babies!)
- 3 banana peppers chopped
- 3 cherry peppers chopped
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp garlic powder
- 6 oz. can of tomato paste
- 14 oz. can of tomato puree
- Add a bit of white vinegar to taste
Combine all ingredients except the tomatoes and peppers. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes and peppers and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 more minutes. If you are canning the salsa, follow standard hot bath canning procedures and process for 25 minutes.
Enjoy! Cooking will take your mind off politics.
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