Armand's Amazing Canned Salsa with Homegrown Tomatoes
Delicious way to make the most of your tomato crop well after the season is over
Delicious way to make the most of your tomato crop well after the season is over
- Carbohydrate 72.6439375419227 g
- Cholesterol 194.880000164742 mg
- Fat 50.9456531888083 g
- Fiber 0.766689704415826 g
- Protein 46.2852664942338 g
- Saturated Fat 30.8716788117769 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (743g)
- Sodium 752.204265458707 mg
- Sugar 71.8772478375069 g
- Trans Fat 2.65303448833877 g
- Calories 925 calories
Step-by-step
- Simmer all ingredients 10 minutes
- mix 4 - 5 tablespoons cornstarch with water
- thicken salsa like gravy
- Boil filled jars in water bath for 10 - 15 minutes
When should the thickening agent actually enter the pot during a rapid reduction? Adding starch too early causes scorching at the bottom of the vessel because starches bind to free water and drop thermal conductivity. Simmering the raw vegetables for ten minutes breaks down cellular walls and releases internal liquids before the thickener goes in. Dissolve the cornstarch completely in cold water before mixing it into the hot liquid to prevent persistent lumps.
Acidity levels dictate preservation safety when canning high-water produce at home. White vinegar provides the necessary low pH environment to inhibit bacterial growth during storage. Alum functions as a firming agent by cross-linking pectin molecules in the plant tissue, preserving structural integrity during the heat processing phase.
Processing filled jars in a boiling water bath transfers thermal energy uniformly across the glass containers. Maintain a rolling boil for ten to fifteen minutes to eliminate remaining microbial threats and create a proper vacuum seal. Submerge the jars completely under at least one inch of water to ensure even heat penetration across the entire volume.
Standard canning funnels and heavy-bottomed stockpots handle large volume batches without scorching. Wide-mouth mason jars simplify packing chunky vegetable medleys compared to standard neck designs. Cool processed jars undisturbed on wooden surfaces to prevent thermal shock breakage from sudden drafts.
