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About this recipe
Mrs. Wages® Blue Ribbon Salsa — Mrs. Wages is retained as a source-specific record.
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Mrs. Wages® Blue Ribbon Salsa — Mrs. Wages
Ingredients
- 6 lbs fresh tomatoes (3 lbs Beefsteak and 3 lbs Black Krim Varieties)
- 1/2 cup commercial white vinegar (5% acidity)
- 1 pouch Mrs. Wages® Medium Salsa Tomato Mix
Equipment
- 1 Boiling-water bath canner with rack
- 1 Large stainless or enamel preserving pot
- 1 Canning jars with two-piece lids
- 1 Headspace and bubble tool
Directions
- Wash fresh tomatoes. Scald 3 minutes in boiling water. Dip into cold water. Cut out cores, remove skins and chop coarsely. Combine tomatoes, vinegar, and Mrs. Wages® Medium Salsa Tomato Mix in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes stirring frequently.
- Pour salsa into hot, sterilized pint canning jars leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and wipe rims. Adjust lids and process of jars with a dampened clean paper towel. Process 40 minutes in boiling water bath canner. Remove and allow jars to cool.
- Following cooling, test jars for airtight seals.
- Processing: As published by Mrs. Wages: "Process 40 minutes" (boiling water bath canner) - 40 minutes.
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Recipe context
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Troubleshooting
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