| Using gloves, and in a well ventilated area wash, remove seeds, and chop peppers. You can use a food processor or chop by hand. Cutting by hand will make salsa chunkier. Mix all ingredients in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil over high heat stirring often so vegetables do not stick. Reduce heat and simmer for 20-30 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked to your satisfaction. Ladle into very hot, sterilized jars leaving 1/4" head space. Wipe rims and threads with a clean damp cloth. Tighten rings and lids. Place on a towel and let stand over night to cool. Shelf life is one year and, refrigerator life is six months. **NOTE: For no heat only use sweet peppers, like green or red bell peppers, or sweet banana peppers. **NOTE: For MILD salsa, use 5-6 jalapeno peppers, 20 sweet banana peppers, and 10 cayenne peppers. For HOT salsa, use 8-10 jalapeno peppers, 20 banana peppers, 10 cayenne peppers, and 2 habanero peppers. For SUPER HOT salsa, use 20 jalapeno peppers, 20 hot banana peppers, 12 cayenne peppers, and 4 ancho peppers. **NOTE: If you remove seeds from peppers the salsa will be milder. If you leave seeds in the salsa it will be hotter. |
