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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Garden tomatoes are in abundance so I make salsa with ingredients I had on hand and this is what I came up with. Do adjust the heat to your taste. Ingredients:
1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil |
1 sweet onion, diced |
1 yellow bell pepper, diced |
5 cups fresh seeded diced tomatoes |
4 garlic cloves, minced |
2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced |
1 cayenne pepper, diced, if more heat is desired (optional) |
1/4 cup minced fresh basil (or cilantro) |
1 lime juice |
1/3 cup vinegar or 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice |
salt and pepper |
1/8 cup sugar, if tomatoes need to be sweetened (optional) |
1/2 teaspoon cumin |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large pan add onions and peppers till soft add garlic cook 1 minute.
2. Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
3. Adjust seasoning and place in hot washed jars.
4. Process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath to seal.
5. Or refrigerate to be consumed within the week.
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