Description
Canned Green Tomato Salsa is a vibrant and zesty condiment that can elevate any meal with its tangy flavor profile. This easy-to-make salsa combines the tartness of fresh green tomatoes with the heat of jalapeños, creating a delicious addition to summer barbecues, family gatherings, or as a savory dip for chips. The versatility of this salsa makes it perfect for topping tacos, grilled meats, or even incorporating into breakfast dishes like burritos. Plus, by canning your own salsa, you can savor the fresh flavors of summer all year round!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 medium green tomatoes, chopped, cored, peeled
- 5–10 jalapeño 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 water-bath canner with enough water to cover jars by at least an inch.
- Sterilize jars by simmering in boiling water until ready for use.
- In a large saucepan, mix chopped green tomatoes, jalapeños, red onions, and lime juice.
- Bring this mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir in cilantro, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Ladle hot salsa into sterilized jars leaving half an inch of headspace.
- Remove air bubbles with a spatula and seal jars tightly with lids and rings.
- Process jars in the water-bath canner for 20 minutes.
- Let jars cool completely on a clean surface for about 24 hours before checking seals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating garlic or corn into the mix. Adjust jalapeño peppers according to your desired spice level—remove seeds for milder salsa.