Fresh Tomato Salsa

13 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 12 ripe tomatoes, chopped
  • 6 medium onions, finely chopped
  • 3 medium green bell peppers, finely chopped
  • 1 (12 ounce) jar pickled jalapeno peppers, drained and diced
  • 6 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 6 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 2 -3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons dried cilantro
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce (for thicker salsa, add 2 cans tomato sauce and one 12 oz. can tomato paste, instead)
  • 3 teaspoons dried oregano

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix all ingredients together and chill to allow flavors to meld.
  2. 2
    This keeps several days in the refrigerator, but unused portions make a great basis for soup starter.
  3. 3
    Simply add some more chopped tomatoes, your favorite meat, vegetable stock, potatoes, etc.
  4. 4
    Adjust the liquid and spices to taste.
  5. 5
    Enjoy or freeze for later.

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