Learn How to Can Salsa the Easy Way

There is nothing like a fresh batch of salsa , especially with so many taco recipes on this channel and to make it all too convenient to have salsa on hand today , I'm gonna show you how easy it is to can salsa so you can enjoy it year round .

I'm using a recipe from my friends at ball .

Our partners for today's canning video which have been around for 100 and 30 five years .

The recipe by Ball Home Canning brand is going to make you want to keep tortilla chips on hand year round .

I don't know about you guys , but we use salsa all the time for tacos breeds salads pretty much everything and nothing beats the taste of fresh homemade salsa .

But making a batch from scratch isn't always as convenient as having it in your pantry .

So I'm gonna preheat my oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit on this baking sheet .

I have my tomatoes which I'm going to roast so they peel easily .

You'll see whenever you wanna make homemade salsa with all tomatoes in your garden or during warm weather months when they are deliciously ripe and abundant , you'll have to peel them and roasting them .

My friend is , in my opinion , the easiest way to get the job done with the least amount of effort .

Now , the tomatoes are ready .

They're gonna go in the oven for 20 to 25 minutes until the tomatoes are slightly charred and the skins peel back while those roast , we're gonna prep these jars , which by the way , I picked them up my local target and they had all sorts of deals on them , which is why I use B jars for all things like drinking water , pantry , storage for bulk items like beans , cocoa , chia , seeds .

And of course , canning here , I have a canner filled with water that I've brought to a simmer .

A canner is simply a large pot big enough to fill with water .

And the jars , these jars are clean and ready to go since I wash them with the lids in warm soapy water and set the bands aside .

All you have to do is place each empty jar into the water and let them sit in there until you are ready to fill them .

Make sure the water is not boiling at this time .

A little heat is all we need .

The tomatoes are perfectly roasted .

So I'm gonna let them cool down to room temperature to make them easier to peel .

Now , there's a lot of chopping whenever homemade salsa is involved .

But to save a little time , I've got a head start on chopping the garlic and the green onions to control the amount of heat in this recipe .

You'll want to decide whether or not you wanna keep the jalapeno seeds inside .

So all you have to do is slice them in half and with a spoon , scrape out the seeds .

Ok .

Let's move on to the tomatoes to remove the skin .

All you need to do is peel back the thin outer layer and discard .

I'm just gonna repeat the process with all my tomatoes here .

So I'm gonna have the tomatoes right here on my cutting board and then with a spoon .

I'm going to scoop out the seeds .

This helps to keep the salsa from becoming watery .

First , I'm gonna put the tomatoes in this sauce pot , but I'm gonna give them a quick coarse chop .

Then jalapenos the green onions , garlic , vinegar , lime juice , a little hot sauce , cilantro and salt .

We're gonna give it a quick stir and let it simmer for 15 minutes over medium high heat .

Meanwhile , I'm gonna give this place a quick clean up and meet you back here .

Oh , man .

I wish you could smell this place .

The salsa is finished and we're ready to fill the jars .

Let's remove one jar using a lifter and place it on a towel or wooden cutting board .

I'm gonna fill the jar and remove any bubbles by gently tapping against a towel or a wooden cutting board .

Now , we check for half an inch of head space with a clean cloth .

I'm gonna wipe the rim and the top of our lid , apply the band and seal until fingertip tight .

By the way , canned goods make awesome gifts .

So if you're growing tomatoes and have abundance of them from your garden , make salsa and give the salsa , not just the tomatoes .

Now that all my jars are filled with our salsa , I'm going to place the filled jars back into the canner .

Now , if you look here , I have a rack at the bottom and the water is covering the jars by 1 to 2 inches .

As you , you can see the process is really simple .

All you have to do now is bring the water in the counter to a boil and then begin the 15 minute processing time .

This will seal the jars and keep everything fresh inside and ready to be devoured at future taco nights .

Now that the jars are ready , we simply remove them from the counter and let them cool down on a dish towel for 12 to 24 hours before checking the seal .

Be sure to wipe down your jars and remove any food particles to safeguard against mold .

Now that we're done with all the work and there is one last step , the flex test , this is to ensure that everything sealed properly and our salsa is ready for storing , to test it .

We remove the ban pressed down on the center and since it doesn't lift .

This jar is sealed properly .

Everything inside is nice and preserved tight so I can stir them away for future taco nights , fresh , tasting delicious .

And like you saw in the video with ball canning jars .

This is a super easy recipe you can make for years to come .

The recipe by ball home canning and directions video and hang tight because I'm gonna show you a couple of videos you can use this fantastic salsa for taco nights to come .