"This stuff is made in NEW YORK CITY ???"

As we have learned from the TV commerical, Pace picante' sauce is NOT made in New York City...nor is the Perry's version of salsa.  When the Perry's get tomatoes, the Perry's make Salsa !  My dad's garden has had an abundance so I am happy to share my recipe for the spicy condiment.  You can control the heat by how many peppers you want to add remembering that the heat is found within the membrane and seeds of the jalapeno. 

I always forget how amazing freshly made salsa tastes.  It truly is worth the trouble !  Give it a try !  

Salsa

8 cups chopped tomatoes (skins removed)*
1 3/4 cup finely diced onion
1 1/2 cup finely diced green pepper
3 jalapeno peppers (chopped) I usually take the seeds out of at least one
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup ketchup
1/8 cup sugar
1/16 cup salt

Bring to all to a boil, reduce and simmer for 30 minutes. Spoon into hot jars and add lids and rings to seal.

*To easily peel tomatoes, place tomatoes in boiling water for about 1 minute and carefully remove. The peels will come off easily...PROMISE !