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Help? Canning salsa
So i decided I wanted to can some salsa now to test out recipes on grocery store tomatos before my harvest this year. So I followed the instructions, and it was supposed to be enough for 2 pint jars. I only had enough salsa for 1 and 1/3 jar. I can't for the life of me think of anything I did wrong, I double checked my measurements and ingredients.
I used a tested Ball recipe, direct from their website. Has anyone had this happen before?
My plan is to just refridgerate the 1/3, I didn't process it, and the one I did process I think I will just refridgerate the jar after it cools and try to eat it up in the next week (unless I don't like it).
Is this safe? I don't want to die from my favorite snack.
I used a tested Ball recipe, direct from their website. Has anyone had this happen before?
My plan is to just refridgerate the 1/3, I didn't process it, and the one I did process I think I will just refridgerate the jar after it cools and try to eat it up in the next week (unless I don't like it).
Is this safe? I don't want to die from my favorite snack.
jerzyjen-
Posts : 210
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Location : Burlington County, NJ - Zone 6b
Re: Help? Canning salsa
Jen, if you followed the recipe regarding ingredients and measurements, you should be fine, but I can't imagine what would cause it to be that short.
What was the title of the recipe? I would like to look at it, cause I need more canning recipes in case my 28 tomato plants actually produce here in the chilly damp PNW.
What was the title of the recipe? I would like to look at it, cause I need more canning recipes in case my 28 tomato plants actually produce here in the chilly damp PNW.
Furbalsmom-
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Re: Help? Canning salsa
Furbalsmom wrote:Jen, if you followed the recipe regarding ingredients and measurements, you should be fine, but I can't imagine what would cause it to be that short.
What was the title of the recipe? I would like to look at it, cause I need more canning recipes in case my 28 tomato plants actually produce here in the chilly damp PNW.
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petals1973-
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Age : 50
Location : Arlington TX
Re: Help? Canning salsa
Furbalsmom wrote: I need more canning recipes in case my 28 tomato plants actually produce here in the chilly damp PNW.
I've thought about moving back to Seattle but you pnwers comments like this give me the chills....
Opps hijack. My Ball cookbook says that if you have any concerns about your recipe not turning out that you should put the jars in the fridge and consume now.
ModernDayBetty-
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Location : Central Washington Zone 7a
Re: Help? Canning salsa
Jen,
Was this the recipe? Ball's Traditional Salsa
Notice most canning recipes say they will yield "about" so many pints. My guess is that the store-bought tomatoes just weren't as juicy as home-grown ones would be. Did you substitute or leave out some of the other ingredients? That also could account for the difference.
I think you can safely eat the extra 1/3 for up to a week or two. It has vinegar in it, so that gives it a little more time in the fridge. You could always nuke it or reheat it for a bit if you are still unsure.
Another tip would be if you come up short like this again, is to have some canned tomato sauce on hand. Add enough sauce to make up the difference, reheat and proceed to process.
pattipan
Was this the recipe? Ball's Traditional Salsa
Notice most canning recipes say they will yield "about" so many pints. My guess is that the store-bought tomatoes just weren't as juicy as home-grown ones would be. Did you substitute or leave out some of the other ingredients? That also could account for the difference.
I think you can safely eat the extra 1/3 for up to a week or two. It has vinegar in it, so that gives it a little more time in the fridge. You could always nuke it or reheat it for a bit if you are still unsure.
Another tip would be if you come up short like this again, is to have some canned tomato sauce on hand. Add enough sauce to make up the difference, reheat and proceed to process.
pattipan
Re: Help? Canning salsa
Thanks. yep that is the one Pattipan. I did use the "half size" version, so I thought maybe that was part of the problem. I weighed the tomatos first, and got the 2 1/2 lbs (it was a little heavy actually), then after I seeded and diced the tomatos, I still measured it out in cups and got the 3 1/2 cups. I didn't take away anything, cause I'm scared to death to do that. I did add a little cumin & chili powder, since I've read that you can change spices only.
Another question, could i have also used some canned diced tomatos in the same quantity as fresh tomatos? I was afraid to do that so I didn't but it was something I thought of in case I come up short one time.
Another question, could i have also used some canned diced tomatos in the same quantity as fresh tomatos? I was afraid to do that so I didn't but it was something I thought of in case I come up short one time.
jerzyjen-
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Re: Help? Canning salsa
jerzyjen, my MIL has used diced tomatoes before, she get's the petite diced. If you add cilantro, add it when serving, sometimes it gives your salsa a bitter taste after sitting on the shelf for a while.
Re: Help? Canning salsa
jerzyjen wrote:Another question, could i have also used some canned diced tomatos in the same quantity as fresh tomatos? I was afraid to do that so I didn't but it was something I thought of in case I come up short one time.
Sure you can! A lot of the pre-packaged salsa mixes (e.g. Mrs. Wages brand) call for canned tomatoes. I've used canned tomatoes many times when I needed just a little more tomato for canning salsa. I remember one time when I was in a hurry I didn't removed most of the pith from the jalapenos. That salsa was so hot even my hubby couldn't eat (and he has an iron tongue for pepper heat). I went and bought 10 cans of diced tomatoes to add to it. I increased all other ingredients as if I were tripling the recipe. It was still hot, but ate least we could eat it without crying.
A key ingredient in that salsa recipe is the vinegar. As long as you keep that acidity proportionate in your salsa you can adjust the other ingredients. Add a little more vinegar or citric acid and process a few minutes longer if in doubt.
pattipan
Re: Help? Canning salsa
HI,
I am curious if you can substitute lemon juice for the lime. I am not growing cilantro so what herb is good in salsa? Parsley? Basil?
Oh, and definetly wear gloves when handling hot peppers....it really hurts alot and lasts a long time.....I heard!!
Kari
I am curious if you can substitute lemon juice for the lime. I am not growing cilantro so what herb is good in salsa? Parsley? Basil?
Oh, and definetly wear gloves when handling hot peppers....it really hurts alot and lasts a long time.....I heard!!

Kari
tegaan-
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Re: Help? Canning salsa
tegaan wrote:HI,
I am curious if you can substitute lemon juice for the lime.
Kari
Lime and lemon are both very acidic, so I use them interchangeably. If you have one and it calls for the other, give it a try.
I actually prefer the lime taste, so in my strawberry jam recipe that calls for lemon juice I use lime! (Anyone for a Margarita PB&J?

Goosegirl-
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Re: Help? Canning salsa
You can pick up a handful of cilantro at the store, "fresh". I have not yet had luck with it, it's just to hot here and it bolts, so we buy it.
Re: Help? Canning salsa
Most of the time I use crushed coriander (which is the seed of cilantro) in my salsa. Then when I serve it I may/may not add fresh cilantro. Last year I found some dried cilantro at a bulk food store which worked really well for my canned salsa and it did not get bitter.
And speaking of cilantro...I had a pot of it last year and let it go to seed. This spring it popped up in neighboring herb pots and in one flower pot that is clear on the other side of the house (???). So I got a head start this year! I usually plant it 3 or 4 times throughout the summer since it bolts so quickly. I bought some seed for a slow-bolting type from Baker Creek Seeds. I'll start those soon.
pattipan
And speaking of cilantro...I had a pot of it last year and let it go to seed. This spring it popped up in neighboring herb pots and in one flower pot that is clear on the other side of the house (???). So I got a head start this year! I usually plant it 3 or 4 times throughout the summer since it bolts so quickly. I bought some seed for a slow-bolting type from Baker Creek Seeds. I'll start those soon.
pattipan

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