Tomato Salsa (using paste tomatoes) 7qts tomatoes peeled, cored and chopped 4C long green chilies peeled, seeded and chopped 5C chopped onion 1/2C jalapeno peppers seeded, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped 2C lemon juice 2T salt 1T black pepper 2T ground cumin (optional) 3T oregano leaves 2T fresh cilantro Combine all ingredients except cumin, oregano, and cilantro in a large pot and bring to boil, stirring frequently, then reduce heat and simmer until the mixture thickens. Add spices and simmer for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle hot into pint jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Adjust lids and process in a boiling water canner: 15 minutes 0-1000 feet 20 minutes 1001-6000 feet 25 minutes above 6000 feet Yield 13 pints Note: If you use slicing tomatoes this recipe requires much longer cooking time to achieve a desirable consistency.