Tomato & Cabbage Salsa "Crack"

By lindaauman

My family calls this "crack" because it's so addicting! This makes a big batch of Tomato Cabbage Salsa, so it is worth the effort. Serve with tortilla chips or as a topping for chicken, tacos or burritos.

Ingredients

• 1 gallon ripe tomatoes, peeled and cut up
• 1 small head cabbage, chopped
• 6 medium onions, chopped
• 6 jalapeños, chopped
• 3 bell peppers, chopped
• 3 tablespoons ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons salt
• 4 tablespoons prepared mustard
• 3 cups apple cider vinegar
• 2 cups sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in large pot. Cook until well done, about 45 minutes.

Use an immersion blender to preferred consistency. Put in sterile pint jars with 1/2 inch head space. Process in water bath canner for 15 minutes. Makes about 14 pints.

Note: Sometimes I use my “stovetop smoker” to smoke about 1/4 of the tomatoes; just wash, cut out the stem, and stack in the smoker! This adds a little smokey flavor to the salsa.