Green Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

5 cups chopped tomatillos or green tomatoes

3/4 cups seeded, chopped long green chiles

3/4 cup seeded, chopped bell peppers

1/2 cup seeded finely chopped jalapeños

4 cups chopped onions

1 cup bottled lemon juice (or lime juice)

6 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1 Tbsp ground cumin*

3 Tbsp oregano leaves*

1 Tbsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan and stir frequently over high heat until mixture begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle hot salsa into pint jars, leaving 1/2-inch headspace. Adjust lids and process in a boiling water canner 15 minutes at 0-1,000 feet altitude; 20 minutes at 1,001-6,000 feet; 25 minutes above 6,000 feet.

*Optional Add cilantro when serving.