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Step 1
1 In a food processor, combine the bell peppers, jalapeños, garlic and herbs, and pulse until a chunky mixture forms, about 30 seconds
Step 2
2 You should have about 3 cups
Step 3
3 Evenly divide among four wide-mouth, 1-quart glass canning jars with tightfitting lids
Step 4
4 In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the water, vinegar, sugar and salt and bring to a boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves
Step 5
5 Remove from the heat and evenly divide the brine among the jars
Step 6
6 Tightly pack the tomato halves into the jars; be sure to leave about 1 inch of headspace between the tomatoes or liquid and the rim of the jar
Step 7
7 Carefully clean the rims and threads of each jar with a damp towel dipped in vinegar
Step 8
8 Tightly screw on the lids
Step 9
9 Line a baking sheet with a towel and place it near the stove
Step 10
10 Fill a large pot with enough water to cover the jars by 2 1/2 inches, set over high heat and bring to a boil
Step 11
11 Reduce the heat to medium-high and set the canning rack into the pot
Step 12
12 Carefully lower the jars into the pot
Step 13
13 Adjust the heat to maintain a rolling boil and process for 45 minutes
Step 14
14 Let the jars rest in the canner for 10 more minutes to help prevent siphoning (when the boiling ingredients bubble up under the lid, breaking the seal)
Step 15
15 Using canning tongs (do not use regular tongs) or a jar lifter, carefully transfer the jars to the prepared baking sheet
Step 16
16 Do not move them for at least 12 hours
Step 17
17 Remove the rings and test the seal by lifting each jar by the lid
Step 18
18 The lid should hold fast
Step 19
19 Label and date the sealed jars, and store in a dark, cool place for at least 3 days, and up to 1 year