Salsa Picante For Home Canning Recipes

PICANTE SAUCE RECIPE

Steps:

• *If you have a Tomato Strainer, proceed to step 2.
• Peel tomatoes and remove the seeds. Dice the tomatoes and put them in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil and mash down the tomatoes as they become soft.
• If you have a tomato strainer, wash, core and dice tomatoes and place them in a large stockpot. Heat the tomatoes over medium-high heat until they begin to boil. Simmer for 5-10 minutes. Place heated tomatoes into a tomato strainer with the salsa screen. Discard the skin/seeds and place the remaining tomato pulp back into the large stockpot.
• Dice your green, red, jalapeno peppers and onions. Using a food processor will save you a lot of time and effort. Add the diced mixture to the pot.
• Mince 8 cloves of garlic and add to the tomato mixture.
• Add the remaining ingredients and stir well.
• Bring to a simmer and heat for approximately 30 minutes. Use an immersion blender to get the mixture to your desired consistency.
• Sterilize pint jars and heat lids.
• Pour picante mixture in hot jars, wipe the rim, apply the lid and band and place in canner.
• Pressure can for 15 minutes with 10 pounds of pressure or Hot water bath for 35 minutes. *Adjust for altitude accordingly.
• Remove from canner and let sit for 12-24 hours until completely cool. Check to make sure the jars have sealed appropriately. Store in a cool dark place.

SALSA PICANTE

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until coarsely chopped. Add onion, cilantro, chile peppers, and garlic. Cover and blend or process until finely chopped.
• Transfer tomato mixture to a medium saucepan. Stir in sweet pepper, lemon juice, oregano, bay leaf, sugar, and salt. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or until salsa reaches desired consistency.
• Discard bay leaf. Cool salsa slightly. Cover and chill for 1 hour to 1 week before serving.
• Serve as a dip for chips, as a barbecue sauce or marinade, or as a condiment for main dishes.

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.

ZESTY SALSA RECIPE FOR CANNING

Steps:

• Prepare boiling water canner. Heat jars in simmering water until ready for use. Do not boil. Wash lids in warm soapy water and set aside with bands
• Combine tomatoes, green peppers, onions, chili peppers, vinegar, garlic, cilantro, salt and hot pepper sauce, if using, in a large stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and boil gently, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Ladle hot salsa into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles. Wipe jar rim. Center lid on jar and apply band, adjust to fingertip tight. Place jar in boiling water canner. Repeat until all jars are filled.
• Process both pint and half pint jars for 15 minutes, adjusting for altitude. Turn off heat, remove lid, let jars stand 5 minutes. Remove jars and cool 12-24 hours. Check lids for seal, they should not flex when center is pressed.

JANA'S HOME CANNED PICANTE SAUCE

Steps:

• Blanche, peel, and chop tomatoes. Measure 8 cups.
• Stem, seed, and chop peppers. Chop Onion. Slice garlic thinly.
• Mix all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion looks glassy and clear.
• Cook in pressure canner 5 minutes at 15 psi.
• Remove from heat, and allow the canner to return to ambient pressure of its own accord.
• Remove and cool jars.

JUDI'S TEXAS PICANTE SAUCE (CANNING RECIPE OR NOT!)

Steps:

• Starting with just the tomatoes place half the tomatoes and juice in food processor and process until a fairly small texture, but not pureed. Repeat with second half. Then process all the onions and the jalapenos in a single batch. I do all of this with an electric food grinder instead of a food processor and I use the 1/8-inch plate to get the correct ground texture and size, but a food processor will give you the same results.
• Combine processed tomatoes, onions and jalapenos in a 4-quart pot with the remaining ingredients. Adjust the salt and seasonings to your taste.
• Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes Remove from heat and fill 5 clean pint canning jars or 2 quart and 1 pint jar with the heated sauce. Wipe the rims and seal with lids and rings. Boil in a water bath, with 1 inch of water covering the lids, for 45 minutes. Carefully remove the processed jars from the water bath and place on a clean towel and cool jars for at least 12 hours. Label, date and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

HOW TO CAN SALSA THE EASY WAY

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450F.
• Place the tomatoes onto 2 large baking sheets and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until the tomatoes are charred and the skins peel back. Remove from oven and allow to cool down to room temperature.
• Meanwhile, fill the canner with water and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Add the empty Ball® jars to the water and simmer on medium-low heat until ready for use, making sure the water does not boil.
• Meanwhile, chop the green onions, jalapeno peppers, and garlic.
• Remove the skin from the tomatoes and cut each in half. Use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and discard them. Dice the tomatoes and transfer to a large saucepan.
• To the tomatoes add the green onions, garlic, jalapenos, vinegar, lime juice, hot sauce, cilantro, and salt. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Once the salsa has cooked down, remove the jars from the water and fill each with salsa, 1/2 inch from the rim.
• Lightly tap each jar on a cutting board to remove air bubbles. Wipe the rim with a clean cloth and place the lid over the mouth of each jar. Apply the band and seal until fingertip tight.
• Place the jars back onto the rack and lower into the canner full of water, making sure the water covers the jars by 1 to 2 inches.
• Bring to a boil for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to sit in hot water for 5 minutes.
• Remove from water and allow to rest for 12 to 24 hours before applying the flex test. Using your fingertip, apply pressure to the center of the lid, if it bends it didn't seal correctly.
• Store all safely preserved jars for up to 12 to 18 months.

CHUNKY GARDEN SALSA FOR CANNING (MILD)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except citric acid in large stock pot. Heat to boiling, then reduce to simmer for 20-30 minutes.
• Sterilize 6 quart jars or 12 pint jars. Sterilize lids.
• Put 1/4 teaspoon of citric acid into each jar for quarts, or 1/8 teaspoon for pints.
• Fill jars with salsa, leaving 1 inch headspace. De-bubble jars and wipe rims with damp paper towel.
• Place jars into canner and fill with enough water to cover jars completely.
• Heat water to full boil and then set timer for 20 minutes for quarts, or 15 minutes for pints. This is the processing step.
• After processing is finished, turn off heat and carefully remove jars from canner. Set on counter and leave undisturbed for 12-24 hours. The lid on each jar should "pop", which means the seal is good and canning was successful. If any jars don't pop, the seal isn't good and jar will not be shelf stable. Put any unsealed jars in fridge and use within 2 weeks.
• Remove metal rings and store sealed jars in a cool place away from direct light. Use within 1 year. Refrigerate and use within 2 weeks after opening.

QUICK PICANTE SAUCE

Steps:

• In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips.

THE BEST HOMEMADE SALSA FOR CANNING

Steps:

• To do this, bring a large saucepan filled with water to a boil. Your saucepan needs to be tall enough to have the water cover the jars by 2 inches- though the jars will displace some of the water as they are added.

FIRE ROASTED SALSA CANNING RECIPE

Steps:

• Heat gas grill on high. If using charcoal, do not use lighter fluid or the tomatoes and peppers will pick up that taste!
• Rinse tomatoes and peppers. Core tomatoes and score a small "X" in the blossom end. Place tomatoes and peppers on hot grill and close lid. Turn frequently until peppers are charred and blistered and pretty much black all over. Tomatoes should have some blackened spots and blistered enough to remove the skins. Remove from grill. Place peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam for several minutes. Let tomatoes cool a bit on a cutting board until you can handle.
• Peel and chop the tomatoes and place in a large bowl, being sure to include all the juices. You should have 7 to 8 cups of chopped tomatoes and juices from 5 pounds of tomatoes. You need at least 7 cups for safe canning purposes.
• Wearing gloves, peel poblano peppers, the blackened skins should come right off. Pull out stem and discard. Cut poblanos open and remove seeds. Finely chop peeled and seeded poblanos. You should have 1 cup, and no more than 1½ cups, again, for canning purposes.
• Place fire roasted tomatoes and poblanos in a large pot and add the remaining ingredients, adding just 1 tablespoon of sugar to start. Bring to a boil and then turn down and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Using an immersion blender or food processor, carefully purée the salsa to a smoother consistency. In a food processor and working in batches, pulse 8 - 10 times and when all finished, return to the pot. Taste for seasonings and if too vinegary, add another tablespoon or so of sugar. If too sweet, add a little more vinegar to balance. Bring blended salsa back to a boil and simmer a few more minutes.
• Have sterilized pint jars and lids and screw caps ready (they should all be washed in very hot water). Use a canning funnel and ladle hot salsa into jars, leaving a ½-inch head space. Wipe rims clean with a damp cloth and carefully place lid on and screw cap in place. Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes, then place upright on counter for 24 hours (see recipe notes for link to USDA Canning Guidelines). You will hear popping sounds as the jars seal. If after 24 hours, any haven't sealed, put in refrigerator to use now.
• Store jars of salsa in pantry and use within a year. Enjoy!

HOMEMADE CHUNKY SALSA FOR CANNING

Steps:

• Sterilize the mason jars and canning supplies, and heat the SNAP LID® sealing discs in hot water.
• Remove the tomato peels, and chop the tomatoes into coarse chunks.
• Chop the bell peppers in coarse chunks, and chop the garlic, jalapeno peppers and cilantro.
• Add tomatoes, onions, green pepper, jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato paste, vinegar, lemon, white sugar, and cilantro in a large stainless steel saucepan and bring to a boil. Stir until salsa is the desired thickness (about 30 minutes).
• While salsa is cooking, add cool water until the canner is about 1/2 full, and place rack inside. Do not place on heat yet!
• When salsa is cooled, add the salsa to the canning jars using a sterile spoon.
• Put on the sealing discs and screw on the screw bands.
• Add jars to the canner, and lower rack. Jars must be covered by at least an inch of water.
• Cover and cook on on medium high heat until boiling.
• Once boiling has started, continue boiling the jars for 20 minutes more (at up to 1000 feet or 305 m in altitude).
• When the 20 minutes are done, turn off the heat, remove the lid, and wait five minutes.
• Next, carefully remove the jars and cool.
• After the jars are fully cooled, check the jar seals.

THE BEST HOMEMADE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Fill sterilized pint-size canning jars within 1/2-inch of the top. Wipe the rim of the jar clean and seal with a lid and ring.
• Process in a water or steam bath canner for 15 minutes (add 5 minutes if you live at 1,001 to 3,000 feet; add 10 minutes for 3,001 to 6,000 feet; add 15 minutes for 6,001 feet to 8,000 feet).
• Remove the jars carefully from the water or steam bath and let cool to room temperature. Check to make sure the jars have sealed correctly (lightly press the top of the lid; it should be firm - if the center bubbles up and down when you press on it, it hasn't sealed correctly and will need to be refrigerated or re-processed).