Salsa is a staple condiment in Mexican cuisine, and this garden-fresh salsa recipe is a delicious way to enjoy the flavors of summer. Made with fresh tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and jalapeƱos, this salsa is packed with flavor and has a nice kick. It's perfect for serving with tortilla chips, tacos, burritos, or any other Mexican dish. This recipe also includes instructions for canning the salsa, so you can enjoy it all year long. In addition to the classic salsa recipe, the article also includes recipes for three variations: a roasted tomato salsa, a pineapple salsa, and a mango salsa. Each variation has its own unique flavor profile, so you're sure to find one that you love.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
GARDEN FRESH SALSA - IN A JAR
I love salsa!! When my garden comes in, I start making my salsa, spaghetti sauce and pizza sauce. I'm starting with my SALSA. This is the one that I open when I have company and serve chips. I also use it on/in some Mexican dishes. (It's good on Hot Dog also.) I canned these in half pint jars. The more I want, more jars I open...
Provided by Bobby (*_*)
Categories Salsas
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Lets start off with, getting all ingredients together.
- 2. Take the Roma tomatoes and get ready to blanch them. Get a large dish pan and fill about halfway with water. Bring to a boil. Once water is boiling, place tomatoes in boiling water for about 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3. Remove from water, let cool to peel.
- 4. Meanwhile, start chopping jalapenos, (use rubber cloves to chop jalapeno peppers).
- 5. Chop other ingredients
- 6. Once tomatoes have cool, and peel, chop tomatoes.
- 7. Place in a large dish pan or a large pot, tomatoes and all chopped ingredients. Add vinegar, lime juice, red pepper flakes and kosher salt.
- 8. Put pan or pot on stove and cook on medium and let it start boiling. Once it's starts boiling, time it, for 20 to 30 minutes, until flavors blend and tomatoes looks soft. Taste for seasoning, add more salt, red pepper flakes if desired.
- 9. Take your lids and place in a small sauce pan of water, bring to a boil. Keep boiling lids.
- 10. Take the half pint jars and fill them with hot water.
- 11. Take the hot salsa
- 12. and add to the jars, and put lids and rings on, let set until sealed. Let cool, and store. Refrigerate un-used salsa. Enjoy with Tostitos chips or corn chips.
CANNING GARDEN FRESH SALSA
We grow a lot of what goes into this salsa in our garden. After making homemade salsa, I don't think I'll go back to store bought! Yes, it's that good! Hope you enjoy! My photo's
Provided by Diane Atherton
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. BLANCH TOMATOES: Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch by dropping a few tomatoes at a time into the boiling water for about 2 minutes at a time. Remove from boiling water and drop into cold water. I fill up sink with cold water. Do this in batches of 6 to 7 tomatoes at time.
- 2. Peel and chop tomatoes coarsely; layer in a large strainer with salt. I used about 4 tablespoons of pickling salt. Layer of tomato, sprinkle with salt; repeat until all tomatoes are in the strainer. NOTE: Set strainer inside of a large bowl. This will catch the liquid from the tomatoes. To prevent the tomatoes from sitting in the juice turn a smaller bowl upside down in the large bowl for the strainer to set on. The idea is to remove the liquid from the tomatoes. Allow tomatoes to drain for several hour or overnight in a cool spot. Do NOT put in refrigerator. I cover with a towel.
- 3. STERILIZE JARS: place canning jars in a large canner; cover with water by 1 inch. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. If you have hard water; add about 3 tablespoons of white vinegar to the water to prevent lime build up on the jars. STERLIZE LIDS: Place lid in boiling water for 5 minutes
- 4. Peel and chop onions. De-seed Jalapeno's and Bell Peppers; chop fine. Peel and mince garlic. Juice limes. Set all this aside.
- 5. Chop the drained tomatoes to texture of your liking; mix with onions, peppers, and garlic. Place in a large deep pot. Mince cilantro and add to pot. Also, add ground cummin seed.
- 6. Mix the tomato paste with one cup of the salsa mixture; combine until smooth and add to pot. Bring salsa to a boil.
- 7. Carefully lift sterilized jars from boiling water. Pour 1 half of the water into sink and other half back into pot. (you will need to keep boiling) This will keep the boiling water level up.
- 8. Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice to each jar. Fill jar with boiling hot salsa mixture leaving 1-inch space from top of jar. Place hot sterlized lids on jars and tighten bands.
- 9. Place jars back into boiling water; boil for 20 minutes. Remove jars from water bath and place on a dry towel to cool. Once cooled check seals and band.
GARDEN SALSA
Start prepping those garden tomatoes and peppers! This is the best fresh summer dip made with fresh veggies, herbs and spices.
Provided by Stacie
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Add all the ingredients in a food processor and pulse until everything is combined, diced finely. Be careful to not pulse too much or it will become more like a gazpacho!
- Taste and adjust the salt/pepper to your taste. It will keep in fridge for about 5 days.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 644 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 214 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 41 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 59 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 267 milligrams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 19 grams unsaturated fat
Tips:
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your salsa will depend on the quality of your tomatoes. Look for ripe, red tomatoes that are free of blemishes.
- Use fresh herbs and spices: Fresh herbs and spices will add a lot of flavor to your salsa. Some good options include cilantro, basil, oregano, cumin, and garlic.
- Don't over-process your salsa: You want your salsa to have some texture, so don't over-process it. A few pulses in a food processor or blender is all you need.
- Taste your salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed: Every palate is different, so taste your salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lime juice.
- Let your salsa chill for a while before serving: This will allow the flavors to meld together.
Conclusion:
Garden-fresh salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's also a great way to use up fresh vegetables from your garden. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious salsa that will be the hit of your next party or gathering. So what are you waiting for? Get started today!
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