Freezer Southwestern Salsa

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Categories: Home Canning- salsa

Ingredients

  • 10 cups tomatoes
  • 4 cups sweet corn kernels
  • 4 cups canned black beans, drained
  • 2 green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp. taco seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 2 to 3 Tbsp. cold water
  • 10 (1pint) freezer containers or canning jars, sterilized

Directions

  1. In a large pot, combine all ingredients except cornstarch and water. Mix well and bring mixture to a boil over medium heat. In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and cold water, mixing to form a paste. Add to tomato mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. ladle into freezer containers or jars leaving 11/2 inch headspace. Freeze.
  2. Will keep frozen for up to 1 year. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
  3. Once thawed, use within 3 to 5 days.

  4. makes 10 pints.

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