redkneck Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I can't help it, I can eat a quart of it! I got more tomatoes than I can shake a stick at right now, and jalepenos and onions too! Food processor, lime juice, salt, galic, splash of vinegar, and BAM! I just can't get enough.........throw in a bit of cilantro too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted July 21, 2009 Report Share Posted July 21, 2009 I love salsa! It is the ultimate condement too! Put it on brats, dogs, burgers, eggs just about anything! Dang... now i am hungry lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Crap Mike, I just ate 2 blt's and some salsa, but you're making ME hungry again. Cant beat salsa on eggs. When I used to go to Mexico quite a bit, they served salsa verde with breakfast, and man is it good! Those little green tomatillos, chili peppers, onion......SPICY!! I really dont have a recipe, but rather just add stuff as my gut tells me to. Was hoping some folks here might share the holy grail of salsa with me. My mother used to make THE best canned salsa and put it up in quarts, but man that was work. Edited July 22, 2009 by redkneck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 It is some great stuff!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camoman1 Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I also love salsa...my favorite though is the stuff my gf makes. Its more of a pico....no food processor, she cuts everything by hand and it tastes so fresh its unreal!! No spices, just fresh tomatoes, jalapenos, onion, garlic, heavy on the cilantro and some lime juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Do you have a Sams Club by you at all? They have a fresh salsa at the one here. Nothing has been stewed or cooked and it is the BEST bought salsa i have ever tasted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Yeah, I got one Mike, I'll have to go by and pick one up.....AFTER my tomatoes quit making! There is another mix that I've used, the name escapes me at the moment that works great for a quick and easy salsa fix. I'll try to post it when I find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Will post some pics here in a while John. First batch we made this summer was pretty warm, out of 11 pints made(canned) I think we have 7 left unopened and my oldest daughter and I are about the only ones really eating it. Too hot for the wife. I need to try to make more today. Need to go out and pick some more jalapenos and cayennes after the garden dries out a little, and some bells too if we have anymore ready. We have about 25 cups worth of tomatoes in the fridge ready. Lots of chopping to do today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike13candace Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 You guys are making me hungry... my daughter and I are the only two in the house that eat salsa on a daily basis... Love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 Making you hungry eh, how about some pics to help out. This was the first batch this summer. Only part of a recipe I really follow is the quantities in cups and the amount of vinegar required. Got to keep it right to avoid botulism. Only thing I add to mine you have not mentioned is a little cumin. Fresh from the garden vine ripened better boy and jet star maters. fresh picked peppers ready to be cut, better wear gloves next time you help there mrswtnhunt, lol. some diced fresh garlic in the pot ready to simmer before putting in jars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldksnarc Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) Wife and I canned some salsa from the garden several years ago. Better than any store bought. But, like camoman said our favorite now is the fresh stuff made from scratch, no cooking, just fresh tomatoes, green peppers, jalapenos, onion, garlic, heavy on the cilantro, some lime juice, salt, pepper, cumin for seasoning and a little sugar. 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3-4 large tomatoes, chopped 1-2 green bell peppers, finely chopped 3 Jalapeno peppers, finely chopped 1 tsp garlic salt 1 tsp pepper 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp sugar juice of 1 lime Mix all ingredients in a bowl and stir in juice of lime. Adjust seasonings to taste. Edited July 22, 2009 by oldksnarc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okiedog Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 I love it. My wife use to make it but it got to be too big of a hassle. Now I buy/eat pre-made salsa. This is one of my favorites at this time when I can find it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 All this talk, and Williams pics have got me making a mess in the kitchen as I type. Looks like this batch is going on tacos though. Somebody ate my Scoops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 All this talk, and Williams pics have got me making a mess in the kitchen as I type. Looks like this batch is going on tacos though. Somebody ate my Scoops! Man I love cooking, just don't so much like the cleaning part. Bought 2 extra giant sized bags of the "on the border chips" from sams club last time I was there. Need to pick up a couple more next time we get over to sams. Ended up with another 5 quarts today, with working by myself and breaking up fights between my two youngest daughters I got no pics of the process, but could snap a few of the canned finish product. Got quite a bit of sauced tomatoes leftover I need to do something with, guess I might just go on and can them for spaghetti sauce and chili. Should have more tomatoes ready this weekend, got loads of jalapenos and cayennes ready. We won't be buying any salsa, picante, or taco sauce anytime in the near future. Batch from today is a little milder than the last batch and more tomatoes as per the wifes request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted July 22, 2009 Report Share Posted July 22, 2009 MAJOR ALL OUT SALSA FREAK RIGHT HERE BRO!!!! We just made our first batch from the garden last night I kid you not!!!! SALSA FTW!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Great pics, William. My bell peppers barely got the size of peaches this year, but I usually chop one or two up in there too. Got home late tonight and the girls already brought up another 5g bucket almost full of tomatoes to throw on the pile. I got work to do this weekend, but we're going to be bush-hogging at the camp most of the weekend. Screamin Spinchter?!?!.......what a name! Hope it turned out great Troy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavy Metal Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 It is AWESOME!! Probably eaten a gallon or so the last couple days.....speaking of "SCREAMIN' SPHINCTER"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybear Posted July 23, 2009 Report Share Posted July 23, 2009 Man I love cooking, just don't so much like the cleaning part. I hear ya there, same here. My MIL likes hot stuff so I made her up a special batch and even replenished the Scoop supply in both homes. Will call her in a bit to see if my concoction compares to okie's sphincter blend! :bat: You guys are right in making it yourself in bulk quantities. Mine was just a test run of about a quart. Hopefully I can duplicate on a larger scale to jar. I'm out already and still have half a bag of chips left lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhiteSmoke Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Salsa secret ingredient Orange juice! Don't knock it. Try it once and see what it does to your favorite salsa. Use just a "splash". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosierbuck Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 "Hi, my name is Chris and I'm a salsaholic." We love the fresh, too. Our tomatoes aren't on yet, but it's getting close. I think it has been too cool up here by the Michigan line. Canning tomatoes is a lot like work...we blanch and peel then freeze them in quart bags. IF all the grocery stores shut down, we will live on tomatoes and venison. HB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 "Hi, my name is Chris and I'm a salsaholic." We love the fresh, too. Our tomatoes aren't on yet, but it's getting close. I think it has been too cool up here by the Michigan line. Canning tomatoes is a lot like work...we blanch and peel then freeze them in quart bags. IF all the grocery stores shut down, we will live on tomatoes and venison. HB I'm with ya bro. I got a full weekend getting caught up on canning. I'm eating as fast as I can though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rookieee Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 love salsa but the wife gets after me all the time cause the mess i always make ,don't used jalapenos in the one i make a bit to mild for me i use habaneros peppers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUNTINGMAN Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 My sister gave me some tomatoes,bell peppers,jalipeno peppers,cayan peppers from the garden last night out of her garden.I have never made any salsa before but my sis gave us a jar she made and it was great.I am headed to town now to get the rest of the stuff needed to try my hand at makeing a quart or two and see how it comes out.I think I have already messed up and havent even started,I was cutting up peppers and rubbed my face with my hands.I feel like my face is goiing to melt off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Think the habanero sauce I use at the restaraunts we go to is called "el yucatan" or "el yucateco" or somethine like that, good stuff for sure. My retired neighbor said jalapenos are not hot enough. The wife and our oldest daughter have been stopping by visiting him when they ride bikes in the afternoons. He told them that he loves the hot stuff, he hits the Mexican restaurant in town and has to add the habanero sauce to everything including the salsa they serve.:eat: I like the habanero sauce too, use it on my enchiladas when I eat at the authentic Mexican restaurants. Anyhoo, gave the neighbor a pint of salsa from the milder batch I made the other day(used jalapenos and cayennes in that batch), before he tried it he told the wife he might have to add some habenero to it to doctor it up a bit. Well he stopped by yesterday and said he loved it and said it was just right, I gave him another pint.:cool2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Well I love the hot stuff, but I'll be the first to admit that once you get to a certain level of heat, you can't really enjoy the meal! Jalapenos and chiles, and cayenne is fine for me, but I usually keep some habenero sauce in the fridge too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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