Blue Ribbon Fresh Salsa Recipes

BLUE RIBBON SALSA RECIPE FOR CANNING

Steps:

• 1 For this salsa recipe prepare jars and lids according to manufactureru2019s instructions for sterilized jars. Keep jars hot.
• 2 Preparing Peppers: The jalapeu00f1o peppers and Italian hot peppers do not need to be peeled.
• 3 Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and heat, stirring frequently, until mixture boils. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 Ladle hot into clean, hot jars, leaving u00bd-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles, adjust headspace if needed, and wipe rims with a dampened clean paper towel. Adjust lids and process 15 minutes using a boiling water bath method. At altitudes of 1000 feet or higher, increase processing time 1 minute for each 1000 feet of altitude.
• 5 Remove canner from heat, remove lid and let jars sit 5 minutes in canner. Remove jars from canner, set on a clean towel or rack to cool.
• 6 When cool, check seals. Lids should be down in the center or stay down when pressed. Remove rims, label, date and store in a cool, dark, dry place. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used within 3 weeks.

BLUE RIBBON FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• Chop tomatoes and dice onions, garlic, peppers and cilantro.
• Mix ingredients in a bowl.
• Add fresh lime juice and add a dash of salt.
• Let chill in fridge for approximately one hour before serving.

CANNING GARDEN FRESH SALSA

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 FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Chop up all tomatoes, peppers, and onion. Combine in a large bowl.
• 2. Drain jalapenos (if you're using the green chiles, no need to drain them) and add them to the bowl.
• 3. Roll the lemon & lime on the counter, pressing it with your hand before cutting them in half (you'll get more juice this way). Either use a juicer or squeeze the juice into your hand to catch any seeds.
• 4. If using the optional cilantro, add it to the mixture (about 1/4 - 1/2 cup chopped).
• 5. Add salt and mix well. Chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours for flavors to combine well. I usually let it chill overnight.
• 6. Serve with chips (the Scoops tortilla chips work well) or use on anything you put salsa on. I've put in on baked potatoes, on chicken before baking, etc... use your imagination!