Best Easy Homemade Salsa Recipes

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EASY HOMEMADE SALSA FOR CANNING



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This is a nice recipe to use if you are new to canning. I received this recipe at my bridal shower. I've tried lots of salsa recipes and this one is the one I always return to. I also like the fact that it uses basic ingredients... nothing too hard-to-find. You can use your favorite canning method for this. Following the instructions on the box of jars is always a good place to start. It looks like a lot of instructions below, but it really isnt- I just want to make it as easy as possible for a beginner.

Provided by Munchkin Mama

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 Quarts

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 quarts tomatoes, thickly chopped
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup banana pepper, seeded and chopped (or you can double the green peppers, or use any other kind of sweet pepper)
1 cup jalapeno pepper, chopped (use 2 cups for hot)
1 cup vinegar
3 tablespoons canning salt (I use Morton brand canning and pickling salt)
1/4 cup sugar (use up to 1/2 cup if you like very sweet salsa)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
8 tablespoons cornstarch
8 tablespoons warm water

Steps:

  • A note about peppers: Remember to use caution and always use gloves while handling. I always remove the seeds from mine before chopping but if you like hotter salsa feel free to leave them inches.
  • A note about tomatoes: you do not have to peel them, but most people prefer doing so. To quickly and easily peel them: give them a quick rinse to wash them off. Then drop them into a pot of boiling water for about a minute or until you see them crack and peeling. Remove with a slotted spoon into a large bowl of very cold ice water. Now you can easily remove the peel and the core. I usually put the chopped tomatoes into my 2 quart pitcher to measure the tomatoes.
  • To make salsa: Put all ingredients EXCEPT cornstarch and water into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Boil over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Mix together the cornstarch and warm water in a small bowl. Make sure the mixture is very smooth- you dont want any corn starch chunks in your salsa.
  • Add the corn starch liquid to the big pot of salsa, stirring while pouring.
  • Boil on low for 10 minutes, watching carefully so that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour into prepared canning jars, leaving about 1" for head space. Seal according to your favorite method.

CHORIZO QUESADILLAS WITH EASY HOMEMADE SALSA



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 quesadillas

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more
3 fresh Mexican chorizo sausages, casings removed (about 1 pound)
Four 10-inch flour tortillas
2 cups grated Pepper Jack cheese (about 8 ounces)
One 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
Easy Homemade Salsa, recipe follows
1 tablespoon butter
Sour cream, for serving
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 plum tomatoes, cut into quarters, seeds removed
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
1 jalapeno, seeds removed, quartered
Juice of 1 lime
1/4 red onion, cut into chunks
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Add some oil to the skillet over medium heat. Once hot add the sausage and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon, until cooked through and crumbly, about 7 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the sausage from the pan to a paper-towel-lined sheet tray to drain off some of the grease.
  • To assemble the quesadillas, sprinkle each tortilla with 1/2 cup sausage, 1/2 cup cheese, some beans and Easy Homemade Salsa. Fold the tortilla over to close.
  • Heat a cast-iron double-burner griddle over medium-high heat. Add the butter and 1 tablespoon oil. Once the butter is melted and foamy, carefully add the quesadillas to the pan and cook on both sides until golden brown and cheese is fully melted, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with sour cream.
  • Add the cilantro, tomatoes, garlic, jalapenos, lime juice, onion and some salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor, and pulse until blended together. You want the salsa to still maintain some texture but be much smoother than if chopping by hand.

PAULA'S EASY HOMEMADE (TASTES LIKE FRESH) SALSA



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Make and share this Paula's Easy Homemade (Tastes Like Fresh) Salsa recipe from Food.com.

Provided by paula giles

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 4 CUPS

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (10 ounce) cans Rotel Tomatoes (1 hot/1 mild)
1 (14 ounce) can peeled tomatoes
1 -2 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1/4 cup onion
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, add onion and jalapeƱo and process to your liking (if you want chunky, don't process very long).
  • Add Rotel, tomatoes and juice, green chilies and process.
  • Put in bowl and add spices.
  • Chill for a couple of hours for flavors to combine.
  • PS If you are brave you can add 2 cans of hot Rotel.

EASY HOMEMADE SALSA



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This salsa is quick and easy with great flavor. You can put your own spin on it with adjusting the ingredients to your personal taste. Great with tortilla chips and on mexican dishes.

Provided by Pamela J

Categories     Onions

Time 10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 medium sweet onion
1 large jalapeno pepper
1 garlic clove
1 lime, juice of
1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Finely dice onion by hand.
  • Chop jalapeno and garlic in food processor, then add cilantro and lime juice and process, then add diced tomatoes. Mix in chopped onion and salt and pepper. Chill for several hours or over night for flavors to blend.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 22.7, Fat 0.1, Sodium 144.2, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 3, Protein 0.7

EASY HOMEMADE SALSA RECIPE - COOKING CLASSY



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A super easy and super delicious homemade salsa made with the perfect blend of fresh ingredients. You'll never need another salsa recipe again!

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/4 lbs ripe Roma tomatoes ((about 5 - 6))
1 (14.5 oz) can petite diced tomatoes*
2 green onions, (ends trimmed, chopped into thirds)
1/3 cup chopped red onion ((about 1/4 of a medium))
1 jalapeno pepper, (seeded and roughly chopped)
1/3 cup fresh cilantro ((about a handful))
1 large clove garlic, (roughly chopped)
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp granulated sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a food processor and pulse in 1 second bursts until all ingredients are finely chopped.
  • Serve with tortilla chips. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
  • Recipe source: Cooking Classy

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