Freezer Salsa Jam Recipes

FREEZER SALSA

Steps:

• Peel tomatoes by cutting a small shallow "X" in the bottom, then placing in boiling water for 45-60 seconds until skin starts to peel back and wrinkle. Remove from boiling water and place into ice bath for 1-2 minutes. Then skin should easily peel off.
• Remove seeds by taking peeled tomatoes, cutting in half along the equator (not through the blossom/stem end) and squeezing over sink or bowl.
• Pulse tomatoes in food processor to roughly chop.
• Dice or chop bell peppers and onions.
• Wearing plastic gloves, cut open the jalapeno peppers longways and scoop out seeds. Then dice finely. (See note)
• Place all ingredients into a large stock pot. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 35-45 minutes, depending on how thick you like your salsa. (I like mine thicker, so I simmer for almost the full time.)
• Remove from heat and allow salsa to cool. Ladle into freezer containers or freezer bags. Label containers and place in freezer.

FREEZER SALSA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, sauté the onion, celery, peppers and garlic in oil for 5 minutes or until tender.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Spoon into freezer containers. Cover and freeze for up to 3 months. Stir before serving. Yield: about 6 cups.
• *NOTE: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.

DINER'S FREEZER SALSA

Steps:

• Peel and chop tomatoes in a food processor (part until they are liquid and part bigger pieces).
• Chop cilantro ,onion ,garlic and add to tomatoes.
• Chop jalepenos with seeds and put in to 10 quart stock pot.
• Add cumin, salt and vinegar and stir all together.
• Bring to a boil and lower temperature to keep at a low boil for 2-3 hours.
• Boil down to about half to get rid of all the extra tomato water.
• I use 3 cup reusable plastic containers.
• Fill and leave 1/2 inch head space let cool to avoid condensation and ice on top of salsa.
• Place lids on and freeze.

FROZEN HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Put tomatoes into water for approx. 1 minute to loosen skins. I don't put cherry tomatoes in water since they are small. Drain tomatoes, peel and crush. Chop cherry tomatoes in half.
• 2. Mix all crushed and chopped tomatoes, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, cayenne pepper and cumin into a large pot. Whip to desired thickness. Bring to a boil. Add red, white, and yellow onions, jalapeno pepper and cilantro. Continue boiling, uncovered,slowly until vegetables are soft and mixture has reached desired consistency, about an hour. Remove from heat.
• 3. Let cool and place 1 to 2 cups of salsa in quart size freezer bags. Lay bags flat and release any air in them and freeze flat.

FREEZER SALSA

Steps:

• Peel,core, seed and coarsely chop tomatoes.
• You should have 10 cups.
• Peel and finely chop onions.
• Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• When hot, add onions and garlic.
• Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft.
• Meanwhile, seed and finely chop jalapenos.
• Seed and coarsely chop sweet peppers.
• When onions are soft, stir in tomato paste.
• Add tomatoes, peppers, vinegar, paprika, sugar and salt.
• For extra heat stir in cayenne.
• Bring to boil and lower heat until it gently boils.
• Cook uncovered stirring occasionally until thickened, about 30 minutes.
• Store covered in refrigerator for 1 week or freeze.
• Flavor improves in the refrigerator or freezer.