I take no claim to fame at being a domestic diva...except I DO make yummy salsa, thanks to Linda!
LINDA’S SALSA
* 4 C. finely chopped tomatoes
* 1 C. finely chopped onion
* 1 green Bell pepper finely chopped (around 1 cup)
(USE VIDALIA CHOP WIZARD - see below)
Place chopped veges in a LARGE saucepan.
Combine the following ingredients in food processor or blender.
* 4 – 8 Fresh Jalapenos
( ok… I use 35… count ‘em… 35 for Steve’s Salsa. It is fire hot! You just
have to taste it and go by trial and error for your likes. If you like mild start
with 2 -4.)
* 4 cloves of Garlic
* 1 sm. Can Tomato Paste
* ½ C sugar
* 1 C. White vinegar
* ¼ t. Alum
* ½ t. Cumin
* ½ t. pepper
* 1 TB. Salt
Process until smooth.
Combine with chopped veges in large sauce pan.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat.
Simmer for 45 minutes.
Pour into HOT sterilized jars. ( pint jars) leaving ½ inch head space.
Seal. And process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
Makes appx. 3 pints.
IT IS GREAT FRESH AS WELL!
HINTS:
**You can double recipe. One time I tripled it but it easily scorched.
**Jalapeno hints… I do not deseed them because it takes away the HEAT
IF You deseed them wear gloves. I have had two friends rub their faces while deseeding and their faces get red and on fire. If this happens,my allergist says bathe face and hands in milk. It really works.
** If you have never canned before, be sure to use new seal lids and read the directions.
BIGGEST TIME SAVING TIP OF ALL
I found the 2nd Best Time Saver EVER! (what is the 1st? my female family members!)
The VIDALIA CHOP WIZARD.
I saw it in Real Simple listed as a great product. It chops the vegetables so quickly and perfectly. No watery onions or peppers. And even the ripe tomatoes chopped into little perfect squares without being mushed!
It usually takes me a day or more JUST to chop all my vegetables. We did all the onions and peppers in 45 MINUTES!!!!!!
NOW... my mom, father- in- love, sister-in-love, aunt...all have one. Whoever tries it loves it. You can get it at Walgreens, CVS for $20... or with a $5 coupon at Bed, Bath, and Beyond... it's just $15. Cheaper than a good food processor.
Let me know how it goes when you make it!
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