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Spicy Chunky Salsa

21 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 1-1/2 hours Process: 15 min.

Makes

8 pints

Updated: Dec. 08, 2022
Vinegar adds a refreshing tang to this sweet tomato salsa. It's wonderful as is, but for more heat, leave in some hot pepper seeds. —Donna Goutermont, Sequim, Washington
Spicy Chunky Salsa
Spicy Chunky Salsa Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 6 pounds tomatoes
  • 3 large green peppers, chopped
  • 3 large onions, chopped
  • 2 cups white vinegar
  • 1 large sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
  • 4 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 2 serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup bottled lemon juice
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

  1. In a Dutch oven, bring 2 quarts water to a boil. Using a slotted spoon, place tomatoes, a few at a time, in boiling water for 30-60 seconds. Remove each tomato and immediately plunge into ice water. Drain and pat dry. Peel and finely chop tomatoes to measure 9 cups; place in a stockpot.
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Add water to cover; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 30 minutes.
  3. Ladle hot mixture into hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding or removing hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
  4. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.
Canning Altitude
The processing time listed is for altitudes of 1,000 feet or less. For altitudes up to 3,000 feet, add 5 minutes; 6,000 feet, add 10 minutes; 8,000 feet, add 15 minutes; 10,000 feet, add 20 minutes.
Peppers (Hot)
Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 25 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 117mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.