Crockpot Canning Salsa Recipes

THE BEST CANNING SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onions, vinegar, tomato paste, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, banana peppers, sugar, garlic, pickling salt, and black pepper in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix cilantro into salsa.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack salsa into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 35 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

SLOW COOKER SALSA

Steps:

• Add Roma tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, and garlic cloves into slow cooker insert. Cook on HIGH for 3 hours or LOW for 6 hours.
• Working in batches, ladle the mixture into a food processor or blender and pulse until desired consistency is reached. Pour processed salsa into a bowl and repeat with remaining slow-cooked veggies.
• Mix in lime zest and juice, and cilantro. Season to taste with salt (I use about ½ teaspoon salt). Serve immediately for warm salsa, or cover and keep in refrigerator until chilled, about 2 hours.

CROCKPOT CANNING SALSA

Steps:

• DIRECTIONS:
• Place onions, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, vinegar, and cumin into your crockpot.
• Cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 3-4.
• Right before salsa is done cooking, add in the cilantro.. Allow to slightly cool for a couple of minutes.
• Spoon the salsa in to a blender or food processor. Pulse until it is the desired thickness. Add in salt to taste.
• This salsa can be frozen or you can can it for future use.
• CANNING INSTRUCTIONS:
• I used a Ball Fresh Tech Automatic Canner and it is so worth the splurge if you do a lot of canning.
• If you are using a water bath method in a large pot bring water to a boil, start by sanitize your canning jars by submerging them for about 5 minutes.
• Use your canning tongs to remove the jars. Spoon salsa into canning jars leaving about ½ inch of space at the top. Wipe the rim and place the lids and rings onto the can.
• Using the canning tongs place the jars back into the water bath for about 45 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the jars to cool ensuring a secure seal.

SLOW-COOKED SALSA

Steps:

• Core tomatoes. Cut a small slit in 2 tomatoes; insert a garlic clove into each slit. Place tomatoes and onion in a 3-qt. slow cooker., Cut stems off jalapenos; remove seeds if a milder salsa is desired. Place jalapenos in the slow cooker., Cover and cook on high for 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until vegetables are softened (some may brown slightly); cool. , In a blender, combine the tomato mixture, cilantro and, if desired, salt; cover and process until blended. Refrigerate leftovers.