Spicy Salsa

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 sweet onion, diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
• 5 cups fresh seeded diced tomatoes
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
• 1 cayenne pepper, diced, if more heat is desired (optional)
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil (or cilantro)
• 1 lime juice
• 1/3 cup vinegar or 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice
• salt and pepper
• 1/8 cup sugar, if tomatoes need to be sweetened (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a large pan add onions and peppers till soft add garlic cook 1 minute.
• 2 add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
• 3 adjust seasoning and place in hot washed jars.
• 4 process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath to seal.
• 5 or refrigerate to be consumed within the week.