Thielen Salsa (or Picante Sauce)

Makes 3 to 4 quarts depedning on size of tomatoes.

Notes: For desired spice use 4-5 jalapeños for mild salsa, 8 jalapeños for medium salsa, or 12 jalapeños for hot salsa.

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 large tomatoes

  • 1 white onion (chopped)

  • 1 red or yerllow bell pepper (chopped)

  • 2-3 garlic gloves

  • jalapeño peppers (see notes)

  • 1/3 cup of vinegar

  • 1/2 tsp oregano

  • 1 tbsp canning salt

Directions

  • Blanch, peel and section tomatoes.

  • Tomateos & all other ingredients into large pot on stove.

  • Simmer 3 to 4 hours til liquid is reduced.