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The Best Homemade Salsa {Fresh or for Canning}
Ingredients
  • 10 cups peeled, chopped and drained tomatoes (see note)
  • 3 cups chopped onion
  • 1 ¾ cups chopped green bell pepper
  • 5 jalapeños, finely chopped, membranes and seeds removed (leave in for extra spice)
  • 7 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 ½ teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
  • 2 ½ tablespoons canning or pickling salt (see note)
  • ⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • ⅓ cup sugar (optional, depending on sweetness of tomatoes)
  • 1 ¼ cups apple cider vinegar
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce
  • 12 ounces tomato paste (optional if you want a thicker salsa)
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