Zucchini Salsa
Zucchini Salsa is a vibrant and delicious twist on traditional salsa, combining the freshness of garden vegetables with a perfect balance of sweetness and heat. This versatile salsa is ideal for canning, allowing you to capture the flavors of summer and enjoy them year-round. Whether you’re hosting a festive barbecue or snuggling up for movie night, Zucchini Salsa makes an impressive dip or topping that elevates any meal. With its eye-catching colors and robust flavor profile, it’s sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 cups grated zucchini
- 2 cups diced onion
- 12 cups fresh tomatoes (chopped)
- 3–4 jalapeno peppers (diced)
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 2 cups white vinegar
- 3 1/2 TBSP canning salt
- 1 TSP turmeric
- 1 TSP cumin
- 1 TSP garlic powder
- 1 TSP black pepper
- 1 1/2 – 2 1/2 TBSP red chili peppers
- 1 TBSP mustard seeds
Instructions
- Grate zucchini and refrigerate overnight with pickling salt to reduce moisture.
- Rinse the zucchini under cold water to remove excess salt.
- Chop all vegetables including onions, tomatoes, and peppers.
- In a large stock pot over medium-high heat, combine all ingredients and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour until thickened.
- Ladle hot salsa into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
- Process jars in a water bath canner for preservation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60g)
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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