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Phyl's Salsa

SUBMITTED BY: KB COUNTRYGIRL

"It took me three years and many tries to perfect this salsa recipe. Everyone says it's a hit."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 26 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  30 Min
COOK TIME  1 Hr
READY IN  2 Hrs
Original recipe yield 3 quarts

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 10 large tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 large green bell peppers, diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Anaheim chile peppers, diced
  • 2 banana peppers, diced
  • 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, diced
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large pot, mix the onion, tomatoes, green bell peppers, red bell pepper, Anaheim chile peppers, banana peppers, and jalapeno peppers. Stir in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, diced tomatoes, and brown sugar. Season with chili powder, Italian seasoning, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 1 hour.
  2. Mix the cornstarch and water, and stir into the salsa to thicken. Transfer salsa to sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headroom, and seal. Process jars in a boiling water bath 15 minutes. Store unsealed jars in the refrigerator.

FOOTNOTES

  • For more information on canning fresh salsa, contact your local university or county extension service.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2004 by MinxyBaby
Excellent recipe! Just like mom makes haha!! Fantastic taste and nice chunky texture. Way... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2006 by LetyPat
This was very good! We cut the recipe in half. I would add one or two more jalapenos next time... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2007 by GRAGER
This is the best salsa recipe yet. It is better than any store bought. I have been using it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2008 by ShanaL
My mom and I spent HOURS in the kitchen preparing this recipe that she thought would be... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 12, 2005 by DEARSTARLA
I will probably make this again, but use less sugar next time as it turned out a bit sweet for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 21, 2005 by Mrs.Sulli
Wow! We have tried to find the perfect salsa recipe and this is it for us. The only change... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2008 by danie
Ok, so I think I ate about half a jar while making this! I will never buy store bought salsa... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2007 by KB COUNTRYGIRL
Every fall I make this salsa and beause our tastes are turning to 'hotter' foods, I have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2007 by laura.bora
This was so easy to make(time consuming, but easy). I doubled the recipe, and added 3 TBSP.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2007 by ACPHIFER