Carol's Piquante Sauce
Source of Recipe
Carol from Sweet Sense Posted 2-24-2002 15:31
List of Ingredients
5 pounds fresh Plum tomatoes -- about 15 large ***
1 can chili peppers -- mild, green
3 jalapeno peppers -- or to taste*
1 1/2 cups Spanish onions -- chopped
1 1/2 cups green bell pepper -- chopped
1 cup red bell pepper -- chopped
3 cloves garlic -- chopped
5 1/2 ounces tomato paste
1 cup white vinegar
3 Tablespoons Splenda
1 Tablespoon coarse salt -- pickling
2 teaspoons paprika
3 Tablespoons cilantro -- finely chopped**
Recipe
*I use dried red pepper flakes,& to your own "heat" preference.
**Add after the first hour of cooking.
***Regular ripe tomatoes can be used but the thickness of the sauce is better with the plum tomatoes.
-Wash, blanch, peel, seed and coarsely chop the tomatoes, place them in a" large" stainless steel or enamel pot -Add the undrained, mild green chilies to the tomatoes. -Pierce the hot chilies with a toothpick & add to the pot{or use red pepper flakes} -Add the remaining ingredients, EXCEPT THE CILANTRO; mix well . -Place over medium heat , bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour. -Now add the cilantro & continue cooking for an additional 15 to 30 minutes or until the thickness you like. -Stir quite often to prevent scorching. -Taste for desired 'hotness' then remove the whole chilies. -Prepare & sterilize 5 pint jars & snap lids.{this procedure MUST be followed for safety reasons} -Spoon the salsa into the hot jars, place the snap lid on top, then lightly turn on the screw band just until finger-tip tight. -Place the filled jars into a water-bath canner filled with HOT water making sure water covers the tops of the jars. -Cover canner & bring to a boil over high heat. -Once the water is boiling, set the timer for 20 minutes. -Carefully remove jars from canner & place on a dry kitchen towel to cool, let sit for 24 hours. -After 24 hours ,check the seal; label & store in a cool dry place.
-Carb count per Tablespoon:1.3 minus 0.2 =1.1 carbs NOTES : This recipe makes 5 pint jars equal to 160 Tablespoons
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