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Canned Salsa recipe #876836

Asked July 11, 2024, 2:06 PM EDT

I would like to can salsa that includes peppers an garlic but no onions. Is there an approved recipe for this? I found a canning salsa recipe in PNW395 a publication from the pacific northwest that does not include onions but there is no garlic in the recipe. Can I add garlic to the recipe?

Shiawassee County Michigan

Expert Response

Hi there.  I'm glad you reached out because there is a lot of misinformation on canning salsa.  I have attached a fact sheet that does explain many incorrect thoughts and practices on how to can salsa.  It would be acceptable to leave out the onions from a recipe and continue to process according to the recipe. 
This fact sheet does provide you with a couple of recipes, one of which does have garlic in the recipe.  This link is also for some recipes from Ball, you can select one that appeals to you - but many have garlic in the recipe and again - you can just leave out the onions wihtout issues.  
https://www.ballmasonjars.com/blog?cid=zesty-salsa
Please cross reference them if you want to make a salsa recipe similar to the one that you have and select one that is closest to that recipe.  
An Ask Extension Expert Replied July 12, 2024, 9:42 AM EDT

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