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Bertha's Salsa

Since this salsa doesn’t use fresh tomatoes it can be made year-round. Despite the use of canned tomatoes and garlic powder it tastes bright and fresh.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 3 cups
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 x 28 ounce can whole peeled tomatoes in tomato juice
  • 5-6 jalapeno peppers
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons salt plus more to taste
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • Lemon or lime juice if needed based on tartness of tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Cut the tops off the jalapenos.
  3. Put the jalapenos in a food processor and chop finely.
  4. Add the tomatoes and pulse until chunky.
  6. Remove from the food processor and add cilantro, salt, and garlic powder. Mix well.
  8. Add a bit of lemon or lime juice to perk up the flavor. The amount will depend on the tomatoes.
  9. Adjust salt and garlic powder.
  10. Refrigerate several hours to allow the flavors to blend.

Notes

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