22 Mar

Can I can any old salsa recipe or does it have to be specific for canning?

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I’ve been making homemade salsa for years. I used to freeze it, but I’ve recently started canning and wanted to can the salsa. Is there anything specific I need to do to my home recipe to prepare it for canning, or can I just make it, pour it in the jars and then process?

your salsa should be fine if it contains vinegar and is cooked and not the raw or "fresh" salsa like in some restaraunts.

http://www.chile-pepper-sauces.com/cannin

http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_salsa.htmlg-salsa.html

There are many more sites that help explain and also have recipes but compare your favorite recipe to the ones on the canning site and I bet yours will stack up just fine. Have fun canning. I am doing some this year too, trying to teach a daughter how.

4 Responses to “Can I can any old salsa recipe or does it have to be specific for canning?”

  1. TarasBoutiqueAtEtsy Says:
    March 22nd, 2010 at 6:13 am

    Most salsa recipes contain a mixture of low-acid foods, such as onions and chiles. Acid, such as vinegar or lemon juice must be added to prevent the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum, from growing. This bacteria produces a deadly toxin that can cause serious damage to the central nervous system or death when eaten in even small amounts. These salsa recipes have been tested to ensure that they contain enough acid to be processed safely in a boiling water canner.

    The site quoted includes recipes and includes how to process in a boiling water canner.
    References :
    http://aces.nmsu.edu/pubs/_e/e-323.html

  2. ckngbbbls Says:
    March 22nd, 2010 at 6:27 am

    your salsa should be fine if it contains vinegar and is cooked and not the raw or "fresh" salsa like in some restaraunts.
    http://www.chile-pepper-sauces.com/cannin
    http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/how/can_salsa.htmlg-salsa.html
    There are many more sites that help explain and also have recipes but compare your favorite recipe to the ones on the canning site and I bet yours will stack up just fine. Have fun canning. I am doing some this year too, trying to teach a daughter how.
    References :

  3. Gods Child Says:
    March 22nd, 2010 at 7:01 am

    Canned Salsa
    Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
    Categories : Canning, Preserves, Etc

    Amount Measure Ingredient — Preparation Method
    ——– ———— ——————————–
    2 ice cream pails of tomatoes — peeled
    3 pounds onions
    10 green peppers
    hot peppers or more
    1 bunch celery
    Pickling spices

    Chop in food processor. Cook down until desired thickness. Add 1 teaspoon pickling spices per quart. Fill jars and seal. Yields 9-10 pints.
    000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000
    References :

  4. saratha m Says:
    March 22nd, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Ingredients

    * 3 cups coarsey chopped orange sections (about 6 oranges)
    * 1/2 cup diced peeled avocado (about 1 small)
    * 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
    * 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
    * 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
    * 1/4 teaspoon salt
    * 1 serrano pepper, cile seeded & minced

    Directions

    .

    1. Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; toss well.
    References :

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