Salsa

By staceycohentisch

Ingredients

• 4 quarts small diced tomatoes
• 4 large onions
• 6 large green peppers
• 4 pods hot pepper (if desired)
• 2 cups white vinegar
• 2 12 oz. cans tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon alum
• 1/3 cup salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons of dried cilantro or 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Mix ingredients and boil for 1 hour. Be careful not to burn or scorch.

Note that the cilantro changes the taste tremendously.