Mom's Homemade Salsa

My Mom is the canning queen, and has been making homemade salsa for a really long time. It is very delicious, and she has shared the recipe. So props to my mom, Lynda, for her great recipe...Enjoy!!

Salsa

3 quarts tomatoes, peeled and chopped
3 C celery, chopped
2 C onion, chopped
1 C green pepper, chopped... Read More
¼ C plain salt
Combine and let stand overnight, in fridge.
Next day, drain in colander place in pot then add:
½ c white sugar
¼ c brown sugar
1 c vinegar
1 ½ t pepper
1 sm can chillies
1 ½ t mixed pickling spices, tied in cheesecloth
Bring to a boil, simmer 15 minutes. Ladle into sterile jars, process in hot water bath 10 minutes.
Makes 5-6 pints
This is a sweet salsa and can be made “hotter” by adding a small can of Jalapeno to the batch, it does get hot!