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How to Make Homemade Salsa - Recipe

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Homemade Salsa Recipe
Homemade Salsa Recipe
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This homemade salsa recipe makes a pretty traditional salsa. This is great for parties or consuming on a regular basis. The following article will tell you how to make this homemade salsa recipe and give some tips on customizing it to make it your own.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 4 cups of diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup of chopped onion
  • 4 medium cloves of garlic
  • 1/4 cup of hot peppers
  • 1/4 cup of vinegar
  • 2 tsp. sugar
  • 2 tsp. salt
  • 1tsp. pepper
  1. Step 1

    Dice up the tomatoes. They should be in cubes about a quarter to a half inch thick. Add these to a cold pot. All of the ingredients for this homemade salsa recipe will go into the pot eventually.

  2. Step 2

    Chop up the onions and garlic. These should be finely chopped to make sure they make their way through the salsa. You may want to add more or less onions based on the potency of the onion. Every one is different.

  3. Step 3

    Chop up the peppers. You may also want to add more or less peppers based on the spiciness of the ones you choose. Add these to the pan too. Remember that peppers get spicier when you cook them.

  4. Step 4

    Add the sugar, salt and pepper. At this time you may also want to do some personalization by adding some oregano, cumin or whatever else you think might make the salsa better. Remember; make the homemade salsa recipe your own.

  5. Step 5

    Place the pan over medium heat. When pan comes up to temperature, reduce to low heat and simmer until thick, stirring occasionally.

  6. Step 6

    Let the salsa cool and put it into jars. Chill before consuming.

Tips & Warnings
  • Now that you know this homemade salsa recipe, customize it and experiment with different peppers, different tomatoes and different spices. Fruits and vegetables can also be great additions to a homemade salsa recipe.

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soanyway said

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on 12/27/2008 I love homemade salsa! the hotter the better! thanks!

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