Best Far Western Salsa Recipes

CALIFORNIA SALSA

Steps:

• 1.Place onion, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lemon juice, and six of the tomato quarters into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
• 2.Select Variable 1.
• 3.Turn machine on and slowly increase to Variable 5.
• 4.Blend for 15-20 seconds, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades.
• 5.Reduce to Variable 3 and remove the lid plug. Add the remaining tomatoes through the lid plug opening.
• 6.Blend for an additional 10 seconds or just until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press the ingredients into the blades. Do not over mix, leave chunky. Serve with tortilla chips.

FIREHOUSE SALSA

Steps:

• Put the first 9 ingredients into a food processor along with just the juice from the canned tomatoes. Process on low for about 10 seconds, until mixture is evenly chopped and mixed well.
• Add the tomatoes and process them into the salsa. This should take about 5 seconds at low speed.
• Pour salsa into a bowl and serve with tortilla chips.

THE BEST CANNING SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onions, vinegar, tomato paste, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, banana peppers, sugar, garlic, pickling salt, and black pepper in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix cilantro into salsa.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack salsa into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 35 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.