Chunky Tomato Salsa

Name: Chunky Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 4 cups.
Ingredients: 3-1/2 cups peeled chopped tomatoes (about 4 large); 1 large green pepper, chopped; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2-1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste; 1/4 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; Baked tortilla chip scoops

Our college-age daughter, two of her friends and a nephew ate a quart of this salsa with chips in one sitting. They loved it so much that they each took a quart home with them. So be sure to make lots! —Carol Carpenter, Jansen, Nebraska

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups peeled chopped tomatoes (about 4 large)
1 large green pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 serrano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
2-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Baked tortilla chip scoops

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the first nine ingredients. Stir in the tomato paste, vinegar and lemon juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, stirring frequently. Cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve with chips.

Editor's Note

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 28 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable.

Originally published as Thick and Chunky Salsa in Healthy Cooking August/September 2008

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Kelly

Dec 7, 2018

This is a great recipe. My family loved it. I had to changed a couple things though. I reduced the salt to 1 teaspoon from 2 1/4 and added fresh Cilantro....
reine404

Oct 15, 2015

Just took it off the heat and couldn't help tasting a bit of it, and it was GREAT! Can't wait to try it with chips when it cools
Candias

Aug 30, 2015

First time making salsa and it turned out GREAT!!! Did add cilantro as suggested by some other reviewers, but turned out wonderful. Definitely making again!!
lunar.purple

Aug 12, 2015

Thank you so much for this recipe! I was looking everywhere for my favorite Newman's Own salsa dupe and hope already abandoned me when I came across this one! This is the one! My search is over!
SKTerpstra

Dec 6, 2014

I always receive RAVE reviews on this salsa. My boss told me this salsa is the best he's *ever* eaten - better than the salsa at a major, well-known restaurant chain! I sized the recipe up by 4x and it's still not enough (thirteen, 2.5-cup jars). My family and friends have eaten through 90% of my stock in 3 months and the requests keep coming!
yuehching

Aug 30, 2014

Great recipe. Quick and easy to make. I also added chopped fresh cilantro but simmered the salsa for 15 to 20 minutes. The flavor is perfect to our taste. Definitely a keeper.
NMBERG

Aug 8, 2013

Awesome recipe! Made it for poker night and everyone loved it. I couldn't find a serrano pepper at our local store (stationed overseas) I used a habanero pepper which added a red habanero pepper that added a very nice spice. If you don't like too spicy I don't recommend this. Will be making a double batch next time.
beckyjot

Jul 7, 2013

Very good! Better than store bought! I'd do it again.
falknermimi

Jul 1, 2013

I left out the Serrano pepper and cumin and added 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. It was awesome!
anonymous

Jul 24, 2012

This was awesome!