Salsa

My year has been really busy and I really slacked on making food. I am so many food failures, more than I ever have had. I tried making corn tortillas and it was a huger flop...the corn tortillas kept on sticking to the press. I used plastic wrap, plastic baggies and wax. Maybe another time I will try.

Yesterday my mother-in-law and I made salsa. Well we cut and chopped everything and put it together. I started the canning process and my MIL and husband completed it. I was needed by my newborn. It sure took a lot of time to make just 5 pints of salsa. Next time I will certainly double the recipe.

The salsa is a medium-hot variety...on the hot side but not too hot to handle. Here is the recipe, it is tasty.

8 cups tomatoes, peeled, chopped and drained
2 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green peppers
1 cup jalepeno peppers (remove seeds for less heat)
6 T. minced garlic
2 tsp. cumin
2 tsp. pepper
1/8 cup canning salt
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup vinegar
1 15oz can tomato sauce
1 12oz can tomato paste

Mix all ingredients together. Food process if desired. Bring to a low boil for 10 min. Cook in a pressure canner and follow manufacter's directions.