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2009 Summer Salsa
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 8
Right out of the garden goods to make a yummy spicy salsa.Using really hot chilies. But skip them if you want it calm.Garden fresh zucchini, tomatoes and onions with fresh herbs. Do use a FOOD PROCESSOR for chopping your veggies to save on time.
Ingredients:
6 cups shredded zucchini
4 cups shredded red peppers
4 cups shredded onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup lime, juice and zest of
1/2 cup vinegar, 5 percent acidity (if ph is not 4.6 or lower i would just add to be safe)
2 ghost bell peppers (yes 2 only if you want it really hot)
1 jalapeno, minced
2 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
6 garlic cloves, minced
8 -10 cups diced tomatoes
6 ounces tomato paste
1/3 cup sugar
Directions:
1. Place all in a large pot bringing to a boil then reduce and simmer for 20 minutes.
2. Fill into hot sterile jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
3. Being careful not to leave any salsa on the rims.
4. Wipe jar rims with a clean, damp paper towel. Put on lids and screw on metal bands.
5. Process for 10 minutes in a hot water bath.
6. Label and store in a dark place. Use with 1 year.
By RecipeOfHealth.com