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| I like to make a few different salsas. Most have some diced fruit along with the vegetables. It would be great to make a big batch when I am doing all that dicing and freeze what I don't need right away. Does anyone know if there is a way to do this? |
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- Posted by marie oh(silcoxmarie@hotmail.com) onSun, Apr 1, 01 at 14:59
| you can but it gets mushy |
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- Posted by RuthieG in MA(RuthieG@mediaone.net) onSun, Apr 1, 01 at 15:25
| I agree with marie, you certainly can do it but while it will taste the same it will not have the same consistancy. |
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- Posted by Heather(Robertandheather@aol.com) onMon, Apr 2, 01 at 17:17
| If you make it chunky there is probably no way around the mushyness but have you ever blended it all together? It is actually pretty good and would probably hold up well frozen since it can't really get mushy. |
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- Posted by Karen(karemay@onebox.com) onWed, Apr 4, 01 at 22:59
| I think hot water bath canning is the way to go with salsas. Try it - it's really not difficult at all and definitely worth doing for big batches. I do mine that way so I can pop the lid, not thaw, and I also have some to fill those last minute gift bags with too! By the way, Janet, your salsas with fruit sound yummy - would you care to share recipes?! |
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- Posted by Janet(jhcliff@usa.net) onThu, Apr 5, 01 at 15:01
| Thanks for the tip. Does the hot water bath canning cook the fruit and vegetables? My salsa don't have any cooked ingredients. The recipes are simple -- dice and combine all ingredients. Then let mixture sit for a while to enhance flavors. I have substitued canned chili peppers for fresh and played around with different fruit combinations. The salsa seem to work with seafood or poultry. Here are some recipes: Seafood Tacos with Fruit Salsa Prepare fruit salsa and set aside (recipe follows) Supposed to make six servings, but I don't think a pound of fish goes that far. Pineapple Salsa Mango Salsa: Tomato Orange Salsa:
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- Posted by RuthieG in MA(RuthieG@mediaone.net) onThu, Apr 5, 01 at 16:57
| Please understand that it is not considered safe to hot water bath salsa. Salsa is usually a high acid food but it varies by its contents. Check with you local ag ext service but I am positive that you will not find anyone that would recommend a hot water bath. Yes you may get away with it but unless it had a very high vinegar amount I wouldn't do it. |
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- Posted by RuthieG in MA(RuthieG@mediaone.net) onThu, Apr 5, 01 at 17:06
| Well eating some crow here...I just found a recipe where they do say you can water bath salsa but I have never heard that before and I have talked to several ext agents about it. |
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- Posted by Angie(smrgardner@hotmail.com) onSun, Apr 22, 01 at 11:15
| I have been canning Mexican Salsa for over 30 years and have never thrown one jar away due to spoilage. I do not take shortcuts. After I open a jar and use the desired amount, I pour the remainder into ice cube trays and freeze it into individual portions. I make Mexican Salsa every year. I have never done fruit salsas. Happy cooking Angie |
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- Posted by fitzi(dhfitzgerald@home.com) onTue, Apr 24, 01 at 23:19
| If you are cooking it, freeze it. It beats the extra time and money spent with the special jars and the hot water bath. That process would also cook the ingredients so why not take the short cut? I preserve my pickles but any salsa that I cook, I freeze in small jars (just leave room for the expansion). Small plastic containers work well too. Be sure to label them tho'. Unless you like surprises???? Have fun! |
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- Posted by RuthieG in MA(RuthieG@mediaone.net) onSun, Apr 29, 01 at 10:46
| Angie do you use the pressure canning or the hot water bath? |
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- Posted by elfie(elfie@blah.moo) onSun, Apr 29, 01 at 14:49
| i mix mine up with a blender/food processor so it's not chunky-- more like the restaurant salsas, and it freezes & thaws just fine. |
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- Posted by Angie(smrgardner@hotmail.com) onSun, Nov 18, 01 at 11:36
| Ruthie, I'm sorry I didn't see your question before. This is regarding Mexican salsa. I always use the water bath. The reason I can it, it's because I also like to freeze a lot and need the room in the freezers for vegetables, etc. The jars I can place anywhere and they look pretty when they're out on shelves, etc. Believe it or not, we have two freezers and right now they're jammed. It's so convenient to have these vegetables, fruits, etc. during the winter. Ruthie I love your recipes and ideas, keep it up. |
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