Jeff Teis Salsa Medium Heat Recipes

TOMATO SALSA FOR CANNING - MEDIUM HEAT

Steps:

• Start boiling water for canning.
• in medium sauce pan, mix all ingredients and bring to a boil. Let simmer 5 minutes.
• Fill jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
• Wipe mouth of jars with clean, damp, cloth. Place lids on jars, screw on bands finger tight.
• Boil jars for 15 minutes at 1000 feet, 20 minutes up to 6000 feet, and 25 minutes if over 6000 feet.

JEFF & TEI'S SALSA (MEDIUM HEAT)

Steps:

• In blender or food processor, pulse 28oz can of tomatoes and the juice, peppers, and cilantro until desired texture.
• Add the diced tomatoes with chilies and onions to processor if you like your salsa smooth. Want it chunky? proceed to step 4.
• Once you have gained the desired texture of your salsa, pour into a large bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients to bowl then stir well.
• Enjoy now or chill for later.
• Note: a little cilantro goes a long way so add sparingly. You can also use Serrano peppers instead of jalapeno peppers if you prefer a mild salsa. Play around with it and make it your own.

MEDIUM HOT RESTAURANT STYLE SALSA

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a blender or food processor and pulse/blend until combined.

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.