Description
Canned Green Tomato Salsa is a vibrant and zesty condiment that brings a refreshing twist to your favorite dishes. With its tangy flavor profile, this homemade salsa is perfect for summer barbecues, cozy dinners, or as a delightful dip for tortilla chips. Utilizing fresh green tomatoes, jalapeños, and aromatic spices, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows you to preserve the taste of garden-fresh ingredients year-round. Customize the heat level to suit your preference, making it an ideal addition to tacos, grilled meats, or even salads. Enjoy this versatile salsa straight from the jar or as a vibrant enhancement to your culinary creations.
Ingredients
- 12 medium green tomatoes, chopped, cored, peeled
- 5–10 jalapeno peppers, seeded, finely chopped
- 2 large red onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by setting up the water-bath canner and sterilizing jars.
- Wash lids and rings with warm soapy water.
- In a large saucepan, combine chopped green tomatoes, jalapeños, red onions, and lime juice; bring to a boil.
- Add cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Fill sterilized jars with salsa, leaving half-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles with a spatula.
- Wipe jar rims clean before sealing with lids and rings.
- Process jars in boiling water-bath canner for 20 minutes (adjust for altitude).
- Cool jars on a towel or rack for 24 hours; check seals afterward.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Choose firm green tomatoes for optimal flavor. Adjust lime juice and salt to balance tanginess as desired. Let the salsa sit in the fridge for at least an hour before serving for enhanced flavors.