Best Mild Salsa Recipe For Canning

Step 1

Remove the skins from the tomatoes. by slicing an 'X' in the skin at the bottom of each tomato. Then place the tomatoes, working in batches as needed in boiling water for 1 minute. Then remove the tomatoes and immediately place the in an ice water bath. The skins should come off easily with your fingers. Slice the tomatoes in half and remove most of the seed core. It is okay is some seeds remain.

Step 2

Dice the tomatoes and vegetables and place in a large, 10 quart stockpot. Place the remaining ingredients in the pot and simmer for 20-30 minutes, until the salsa is heated through and thickened.

Step 3

Using a wide mouth funnel, ladle the cooked salsa into clean, sterile jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Place a plastic utensil down the inside of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims of jars with a damp, clean cloth and place lids on top. Secure the lid with the band.

Step 4

Process in a water bath canner by placing the filled jars in the canner with water 2 inches above the top of the jars. Once the water comes to a boil, start the timer and process for 30 minutes, adjusting for altitude as necessary.

Step 5

Once the processing time is up, turn off the heat and let the jars sit in the hot water for 5 minutes. Then use canning tongs to remove the jars to a thick towel. Let sit at room temperature for 24 hours before testing the jars to make sure that they have sealed. Do this by pushing on the lid and if it doesn't move, then the jars sealed properly and can be stored in a cool dark place for 12 months. If the jars did not seal properly (the lid can be pushed in and bounces back up, place the salsa in the refrigerator and use within 2 weeks.