Favorite Salsa

• 8 cups tomatoes, peeled, chopped and drained
• 2 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
• 1 cup finely chopped jalapeño peppers
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1/8 cup canning salt
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 1 can (15 ounce) tomato sauce
• 1 can (12 ounce) tomato paste
• optional: 1/3 cup sugar (I prefer to leave this out)
  

1. Mix everything together and bring to a slow boil for 10 minutes.
2. Seal in jars and cook in hot water bath for 10 minutes.

    Makes 3 quarts or 6 pints

Submitted by:  Sarah 

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