Ingredients
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1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
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1 sweet onion, diced
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1 yellow bell pepper, diced
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5 cups fresh seeded diced tomatoes
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cayenne pepper, diced, if more heat is desired
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1/4 cup minced fresh basil (or cilantro)
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1 lime juice
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1/3 cup vinegar or 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice
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salt and pepper
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1/8 cup sugar, if tomatoes need to be sweetened
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan add onions and peppers till soft add garlic cook 1 minute.
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
- Adjust seasoning and place in hot washed jars.
- Process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath to seal.
- Or refrigerate to be consumed within the week.