Best 7 Green Tomato Salsa For Canning Recipes

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Green tomato salsa is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be enjoyed as a dip, sauce, or marinade. It is also a great way to use up green tomatoes that would otherwise go to waste. With its bright flavor and tangy zing, green tomato salsa is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. However, canning green tomato salsa requires careful attention to detail and precision in following the steps, as improper canning methods can lead to spoilage and potential health risks. In this article, we will provide you with a detailed recipe and step-by-step instructions for making and canning green tomato salsa safely and effectively.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

GREEN (UN-RIPE) TOMATO SALSA FOR CANNING



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Summer heat came late and left a bit early this year...leaving lots of green tomatoes! This "throw together" green tomato salsa was declared "the best salsa I've ever had" by my brother-in-law. Cooking time includes canning process.

Provided by yogiclarebear

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 pints

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs green tomatoes, chopped small (as you prefer for salsa)
6 yellow onions, chopped (4 cups)
3 jalapenos, chopped with seeds (1/2 cup)
4 large red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional, to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • Combine everything in a large pot, mixing well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • To continue canning, bring salsa to a boil.
  • Ladle salsa into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe lids and jar edges clean before finger tightening lids and placing them back in the boiling canning pot.
  • Process (boil) jars for 15 minutes.
  • Remove carefully and let sit for 24 hours. Check lids for seal, and refrigerate any unsealed jars.

GREEN (UN-RIPE) TOMATO SALSA FOR CANNING RECIPE - (4/5)



Green (Un-Ripe) Tomato Salsa for Canning Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by HazyWaters

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 lbs green tomatoes, chopped small (as you prefer for salsa)
6 yellow onions, chopped (4 cups)
3 jalapenos, chopped with seeds (1/2 cup)
4 large red bell peppers, chopped (2 cups)
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup lime juice
1/2 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano leaves
2 teaspoons pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (optional, to taste)
1 -2 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Combine everything in a large pot, mixing well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer, and cook for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. To continue canning, bring salsa to a boil. 3. Ladle salsa into hot sterile jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe lids and jar edges clean before finger tightening lids and placing them back in the boiling canning pot. 4, Process (boil) jars for 15 minutes. 5. Remove carefully and let sit for 24 hours. Check lids for seal, and refrigerate any unsealed jars.

ROASTED GREEN TOMATO SALSA



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My sister inspired me to make a green salsa similar to how you would make one by roasting tomatillos, but using all green tomatoes instead. This is a tangy and fresh tasting salsa using fresh lime juice and cilantro. Change the peppers and spices to your liking! Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for chicken or fish.

Provided by Tammy Lynn

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound green tomatoes, cored and cut into chunks
1 medium yellow onion, cut into chunks
2 medium jalapeno peppers, cut in half lengthwise and seeded
½ large green bell pepper, top and seeds removed
3 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
¾ cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  • Place green tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, bell pepper, and garlic on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until vegetables start to char, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 10 minutes.
  • Transfer roasted vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add cilantro, lime juice, kosher salt, cumin, and black pepper. Process until well blended. Chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 10.2 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 62.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

SPICY GREEN TOMATO SALSA



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A tasty twist to salsa; great served over cream cheese with tortilla chips or crackers! A great way to save those green tomatoes when there is an early frost. I created this recipe with the assistance of my daughter-in-law Carolyn and her niece Felicia. Thanks you two. Portion out remaining salsa into bags; freeze or refrigerate.

Provided by Tammy Huguenin

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Tomato Salsa Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 ½ cups chopped green tomatoes
2 onions, chopped
4 jalapeno peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
4 serrano peppers, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup raw sugar
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
6 limes, juiced, divided
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Steps:

  • Combine green tomatoes, onions, jalapeno peppers, serrano peppers, and red bell pepper in a large bowl.
  • Mix cilantro, sugar, garlic, oregano, and cayenne pepper together in a small bowl.
  • Fill a blender with about 2 cups tomato mixture, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and 1/4 of the spice mixture; blend to desired consistency and pour into a large bowl. Repeat blending with remaining tomato mixture, lime juice, and spice mixture, working in batches, until all ingredients are blended. Stir vinegar into salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Carbohydrate 6.3 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 9.3 mg, Sugar 4.2 g

GREEN TOMATO SALSA



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A delicious tangy salsa from green tomatoes

Provided by Healthy Canning

Categories     Condiments

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1.5 kg green tomatoes ((measured after peeling and chopping coarsely. About 7 cups / 12 medium / 3 1/4 lbs))
250 g peppers ((mixed, such as jalapeno, Habañero or Scotch bonnet peppers. 1/2 lb. About 5 to 10.))
400 g onion ((peeled and chopped. 2 cups / 3/4 lb. About 2 large.))
2 cloves garlic ((finely chopped))
125 ml lime juice ((bottled. 1/2 cup / 4 oz))
35 g coriander ((aka cilantro. Fresh, finely chopped. About 1/2 cup loosely packed. 1 oz))
2 teaspoons cumin ((ground))
1 teaspoons oregano ((dried))
1 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoons ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the tomatoes. Blanch the tomatoes for about 60 seconds in boiling water, then plunge immediately into very cold water. Cut off and discard the peel. Chop. Measure to make up quantity specified in ingredients. Add tomato to a large pot. Wash and prep the pepper, onion and garlic, and add to same pot.
  • Add the lime juice.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Add in the remaining ingredients.
  • Lower heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Spoon into quarter-litre (1/2 US pint) or half-litre (US pint) jars.
  • Leave 2 cm (1/2 inch) headspace.
  • Debubble, adjust headspace.
  • Wipe jar rims.
  • Put lids on.
  • Process in a water bath or steam canner.
  • Process either size jar for 20 minutes; increase time as needed for your altitude.
  • Best after at least a month of jar time.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4 g, Calories 12 kcal, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Protein 0.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 100 mg, Fiber 0.7 g, Sugar 1.1 g

CANNING GREEN TOMATO SALSA



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Great for the end of summer garden harvest of unrippen green tomatoe. Serve with taco chips eat and enjoy. NurseJoanie

Provided by Joan H.

Categories     Mexican

Time 4h

Yield 8 pints, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 gallon green tomato
1 onion
1 bell pepper
2 garlic
3 jalapenos
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons onion salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/4 teaspoon vinegar
1/8 cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Chop the Cook the first 5 ingredients until tender and then Blend. Then add next 5 ingredients and bring boil then simmer for 20 minutes. Then Water bath for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.9, Fat 1.8, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 975.6, Carbohydrate 58.6, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 38, Protein 11.3

GREEN TOMATO SALSA



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I came up with this green tomato salsa recipe so I could use up all the fresh tomatoes from my garden. -Vanessa Moon, Tucson, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Snacks

Time 30m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium green pepper
1 serrano pepper
5 medium green tomatoes or 5 large tomatillos, husked
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 teaspoons agave nectar
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and quartered
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 3-4 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place in a bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes., Using tongs, place tomatoes, a few at a time, in a pot of boiling water for 5 minutes. Remove tomatoes; cool slightly. Peel and finely chop tomatoes; place in a large bowl., Remove skin, stems and seeds from charred peppers. Finely chop peppers; add to tomatoes. Stir in onion and garlic., Place all remaining ingredients except chips in a blender; cover and process until smooth. Add to tomato mixture, stirring to combine. Serve with chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 27 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 50mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Choose firm, green tomatoes for the best salsa.
  • Use a variety of peppers to create your desired level of heat.
  • Roast the tomatoes and peppers before blending for a smoky flavor.
  • Add fresh herbs, such as cilantro or basil, for a flavorful twist.
  • Taste the salsa and adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Can the salsa in sterilized jars for long-term storage.

Conclusion:

Green tomato salsa is a versatile condiment that can be enjoyed as a dip, spread, or topping. It's a great way to use up green tomatoes and it's also a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. With its tangy, smoky flavor, green tomato salsa is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you have a bumper crop of green tomatoes, be sure to give this recipe a try!

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