Zucchini Salsa

By lindaauman

Ingredients

• 10 cups zucchini, peeled and shredded
• 4 onions, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, chopped
• 1/4 cup pickling salt
• 1 T pickling salt
• 2 T dry mustard
• 1 T garlic powder
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 T crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 t nutmeg
• 1 t black pepper
• 5 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
• 2 T cornstarch
• 2 cans tomato paste
• Chopped jalapenos to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl combine: zucchini, onions, green pepper, red pepper and the salt. Mix together, cover, and let stand overnight.

Next day rinse, drain well and put into a large pot. Add mustard, garlic, vinegar, brown sugar, pepper flakes, cornstarch, nutmeg, pepper, tomatoes and tomato paste.

Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes.

Pour into sterilized pint jars, lids, and water bath 15 minutes.