Canning Salsa Safely

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Canning Salsa Safely
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Resources for Today

• Canning Salsa Safely (B3570)
• How Do I..Can Salsa (NCHFP)
• Peppers Safe Methods to Store, Preserve and
  Enjoy (UC-Davis)

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Main Ingredients

• Ripe, undamaged tomatoes (paste or slicing
  varieties)
• Tomatillos Mexican husk tomatoes
• Peppers fiery to mild

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Peppers

• A rainbow of colors
• Flavor varies from almost sweet to fiery hot
• A small size can carry a big punch

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Caution when Handling Hot Peppers

• The volatile oils in hot peppers can cause burns.
  Wear rubber gloves when you cut or chop hot
  peppers. Do not touch you face, especially near
  your eyes. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and
  water, even if you wear gloves.

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Other Ingredients

• Onions and garlic
• Acid vinegar or lemon juice
• Spices and herbs

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Safe Canning

• Boiling water processing is a must!
• Open kettle canning is not recommended
• Commercial processing is different

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Common Questions

• Favorite cookbook recipes
• Salsa is too thin
• Substituting peppers
• Adding more onions or garlic
• Pressure canning salsa

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More Common Questions

• Canning quarts of salsa
• Canning tomatoes
• Fruit salsas
• Mango salsa
• Peach apple salsa
• Cranberry salsa

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