Spicy Pineapple Salsa

Name: Spicy Pineapple Salsa
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 7 pint jars.
Ingredients: 12 medium tomatoes (about 4 pounds); 2 large red onions, chopped; 2 medium green peppers, chopped; 2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained; 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce; 1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste; 3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies; 2 cans (4 ounces each) diced jalapeno peppers, drained; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 2 tablespoons salt; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon pepper

Here’s a sweet and spicy twist on salsa. Served with chips, it’s an excellent party starter. It also adds a refreshing touch on top of grilled fish or meat.—Angela Longtin, Cavalier, North Dakota

Ingredients

12 medium tomatoes (about 4 pounds)
2 large red onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
2 cans (8 ounces each) unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
3 cans (4 ounces each) chopped green chilies
2 cans (4 ounces each) diced jalapeno peppers, drained
1/3 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons salt
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a large saucepan, bring 8 cups water to a boil. Add tomatoes, a few at a time; boil 30 seconds. Drain and immediately place tomatoes in ice water. Drain and pat dry; peel and chop.
In a stockpot, combine remaining ingredients. Stir in tomatoes. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or to desired thickness.
Carefully ladle hot mixture into seven hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
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.

Editor's Note

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.