HOMEMADE SALSA

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Back when I lived in Indiana, I had a HUGE garden and one year grew way too many tomatoes! I made tomato EVERYTHING! Including homemade salsa! I couldn't believe how truely easy it was and have never bought another jar since! In the summer I made it using fresh tomatoes straight from the garden, and in the winter I made them from...

Provided by Kelly Williams

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

8-10 fresh tomatoes, peeled then stewed, can sub 1 (28 oz.) can del monte original stewed tomatoes, save juice aside
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 green bell pepper, diced
2-4 fresh jalapenos, more if you like it super hot
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. oregano
1 1/2 tsp. sugar
1 Tbl. butter
1 tsp. vinegar
3/4 cup homemade tomato paste or 1 (6 oz.) can

Steps:

  • 1. Saute green pepper, 1 jalapeno and onion in a little juice and 1 Tbl. butter for 5 minutes, set aside. In blender, chop, don't puree!, tomatoes, 1-3 jalapenos and spices, sugar and oregano. Pour into sauteed peppers and onions. Bring to a boil and boil 5 minutes. Stir in vinegar and tomato paste til dissolved. Chill. Serve with white corn tortilla chips. Or use in your favorite Mexican recipe!

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