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a close up of a bowl of easy homemade chunky salsa
Amanda

Easy Homemade Chunky Salsa

This easy homemade chunky salsa is packed with fresh tomatoes, onions, peppers, garlic, and cilantro for bold flavor and the perfect texture. Great as a dip or taco topping—and ideal for canning, so you can enjoy it all year long!
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pints
Course: Condiments, Dips
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 7 cups tomatoes peeled, cored, and chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers any color
  • 1/2 cups chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 3/4 cups white or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small can of tomato paste
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp dried oregano

Equipment

  • Large Stock Pot
  • Sharpe Knife
  • Water Bath Canner
  • Canning Jars
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

  1. Peel and dice tomatoes and chop up onion, peppers and jalapenos
  2. Add all ingredients to a large stock pot.
  3. Bring to boil, then let simmer of medium heat stirring occasionally
  4. Simmer until desired consistently. Usually around 30-40 minutes.
  5. Prepare Jars, lids for water bath canning
  6. Once salsa is to desired consistency, Ladle salsa into jars leave 1/2" head space
  7. wipe rims with damp cloth and attach lids
  8. water bath can for 15 mins
  9. Let jars cool and check seals