Private Blend Salsa

Name: Private Blend Salsa
Yield: Approximately 1½ cups
Ingredients: 1 to 2 tablespoons sugar; ⅛ teaspoon cilantro; ½ teaspoon salt (or to taste if tomatoes are unsalted); ⅓ cup minced yellow onion; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¼ to ⅓ cup finely chopped green sweet pepper; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; ⅛ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon leaf oregano; ⅛ teaspoon thyme; ⅛ teaspoon ground coriander; 4 shakes hot sauce; minced hot pepper (see note); 2 tablespoons lime juice, bottled or fresh; 14.5 oz can petite chopped tomatoes (discard any green or core pieces); 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Preparation info

Approximately
1½ cups

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Home Canning and Preserving

By Janet Cooper

Published 2014

About

This recipe is intended as a framework that you can use to develop your own salsa blend. If you prefer a smooth salsa, puree the mixture in a blender or food processor before cooking.

Ingredients

14.5 oz can petite chopped tomatoes (discard any green or core pieces)
¼ to ⅓ cup finely chopped green sweet pepper

Sauce
Side dish
Preserve
Gluten-free
Vegan
Spicy

Method

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Mix well and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
At this point, your salsa may be sealed in sterile jars or stored in the refrigerator for immediate use when chilled.