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Illinois State Fair – Red Ribbon Tomato Salsa — Mrs. Wages is retained as a source-specific record.
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Illinois State Fair – Red Ribbon Tomato Salsa — Mrs. Wages
Ingredients
- 6 lbs fresh tomatoes (about 18 medium) or 6 cans (14.5 oz each) petite diced tomatoes
- 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 core, remove skins and chop coarsely. If using canned tomatoes, do not drain liquid. For this recipe, I used the canned diced petite tomatoes.
- Combine tomatoes, vinegar and Salsa mix in a large pot and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Stir occasionally. Pour hot salsa into clean, sterilized pint canning jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace, wipe rim clean with a damp cloth.
- Place hot lid on hot jar, screw band down evenly and firmly. Process in a boiling water bath for 40 minutes. After processing, remove jars and set them upright on a towel in a draft-free area to seal.
- After cooling, test each jar for a seal by pressing on the center of the flat, if it does not flex, the jar is sealed.
- Processing: As published by Mrs. Wages: "Process in a boiling water bath for 40 minutes" (boiling water bath canner) - 40 minutes.
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