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Best Mexican Salsa Recipe for Canning

This is honestly the Best Mexican Salsa Recipe for Canning you will find! Featuring fresh, ripe tomatoes, onion, and jalapeño, charred to perfection and mixed with lime, cilantro and salt. You can't go wrong with this easy, simple salsa that can be canned if desired!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 266 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb roma tomatoes quartered
  • ½ white or brown onion peeled and quartered
  • 1 peeled garlic clove
  • 1 Jalapeño seeded
  • ½ lime juice from a fresh lime
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Small handful cilantro
  • salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Toss all of the ingredients except for the cilantro and the salt- including the entire half lime - together on a foil-lined baking sheet. Spread everything out, and make sure the lime is flesh side up.
  2. Broil the tray on high until everything has a slight char, but make sure nothing, especially the whole garlic clove or onions burn - you will be able to taste it in the final salsa! Keep an eye on everything, turning items over with tongs and removing them from the tray and transferring them into the body of a high powered bullet blender or food processor as they're ready - everything will be ready at different times! The whole process can take from 10-30 minutes, depending on the power of your broiler.
  3. Once everything is in the blender, add 1/2 tsp of salt and the cilantro. Blitz until smooth, and season to taste with more salt, if needed. Serve immediately or proceed with your favorite canning or preserving method!

Notes

  • Use the best, ripest tomatoes you can find. If they're not in season, substitute 1 15 oz can of regular or fire roasted chopped tomatoes. Before you broil your vegetables (using only 1/2 tbsp of olive oil), set the canned tomatoes in a sieve over a bowl to drain off excess water for a better textured salsa. This method will yield 1 1/4 cups of salsa. 
  • Keep the salsa covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 266kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Sodium 66mg (3%) Potassium 1679mg (48%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 16g (32%) Vitamin A 9687IU (194%) Vitamin C 116mg (129%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 266

% Daily Value*

Calories 266kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 11g 55%
Sodium 66mg 3%
Potassium 1679mg 36%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 16g 32%
Vitamin A 9687IU 194%
Vitamin C 116mg 129%
Calcium 133mg 13%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.