Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Five-Alarm Salsa

Category: Sauces

Ingredients and Directions

1 ea 28-ounce can whole tomatoes

-tomato puree, undrained 2 ea Fresh hot green chili pepper

-seeded and minced, -or 1/2 c chopped canned gre -en chili peppers 1/2 c Finely chopped white or yell

-onion 2 ea Garlic cloves; minced

2 T Lime juice

In a medium saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a simmer over medium- heat, then cook for 5 minutes. Spoon the salsa into hot, sterilized jars and attach the lids. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Remove from the water and cool at room temperature. Note: The canned chili peppers will make a milder salsa than if you use fresh chile After opening, you can extend the salsa (and mute the heat a little) by stirring in a cupful of minced bell peppers or thawed corn kernels. A tablespoon or so of chopped coriander leaves adds a nice fillip. Makes about 2 pints.