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Five Alarm Salsa

Source of Recipe

An Eedible Christmas, by Irena Chalmers


List of Ingredients

1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in tomato puree, undrained
2 Fresh hot green chili pepper seeded and minced, -or 1/2 c chopped canned green chili peppers
1/2 c Finely chopped white or yellow onion
2 Garlic cloves minced
2 tb Lime juice


Recipe

In a medium saucepan, bring all the ingredients to a simmer over medium-low heat, then cook for 5 minutes. Spoon the salsa into hot, sterilized jars and attach the lids. Process the jars in a boiling water bath for 5 minutes. Remove from the water and cool at room temperature.

Note: The canned chili peppers will make a milder salsa than if you use fresh chiles. After opening, you can extend the salsa (and mute the heat a little) by stirring in a cupful of minced bell peppers or thawed corn kernels. A tablespoon or so of chopped coriander leaves adds a nice fillip. Makes about 2 pints.