Salsa Made Just the Way I Like It

Ingredients

• 8 cups tomatoes (peeled and cut into small pieces)
• 8-10 jalapeno peppers
• 3 onions
• 2 stalks celery (the whole stalk, not 2 ribs)
• 4 bell peppers (any colors)
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons garlic
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt (I use Lawry's)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 12 ounces tomato paste

Directions

1. 1

   Wash and Sterilize 8 one pint canning jars.

2. 2

   While jars are being washed & sterilized.

3. 3

   Peel & cut tomatoes into small pieces.

4. 4

   seed and chop jalapeno peppers.

5. 5

   dice onions, celery and bell peppers.

6. 6

   measure vinegar and spices into large kettle.

7. 7

   mix well.

8. 8

   stir in tomato paste.

9. 9

   add vegetables and tomatoes to the pan.

10. 10

    Combine well.

11. 11

    Bring to a boil.

12. 12

    Lower heat

13. 13

    Let simmer for 1 1/2 hours.

14. 14

    Ladle into jars.

15. 15

    Follow manufacturers directions for canning lids & rings.

16. 16

    Process in hot water bath for 15 minutes.