Mild Tomato Salsa

Steps to make

1. 1

   Prepare tomatoes

   20 min
   

   In a large stockpot over medium heat, cook the tomatoes, uncovered, for 20 minutes. Once cooked, drain out the tomatoes and keep 2 cups of liquid aside.

2. 2

   Combine ingredients

   1 min
   

   Place the tomatoes back in the pot and add the green peppers, sweet red peppers, onions, celery, garlic, chili, tomato paste, white vinegar, sugar, salt, hot pepper sauce and the 2 cups of reserved tomato cooking liquid.

4. 3

   Cook ingredients

   1h
   

   Bring pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring frequently for 1 hour.

5. 4

   Portion into jars

   4 min
   

   Using a ladle, portion the hot mixture into canning jars, leaving ½-inch space from the top, removing any air bubbles. Remove excess from the rims and seal tightly.

6. 5

   Canning process

   20 min
   

   Place cans in the water bath until completely covered and bring to a boil. Complete the simmering process for 20 minutes.

7. 6

   Cool and store

   

   Remove from water and cool completely before storing in the refrigerator.