Kim's Salsa

This slow-cooked salsa recipe gets its lively flavor from fresh jalapenos and red wine vinegar. It also makes use of canned tomatoes, for times when fresh ripe tomatoes are unavailable.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 25 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup red wine vinegar
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, chopped and liquid reserved
• 0.5 onion, chopped
• 0.75 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the tomatoes, tomato paste, onion, green pepper, garlic, jalapenos, sugar, chili powder, vinegar, salt, and cumin in a large saucepan. Bring mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the salsa is thickened and is noticeably darker in color, at least two hours. Cool and store it in the refrigerator for up to two weeks or in the freezer for three months.