tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.comments2024-01-04T12:59:00.262-05:00Hippo FlambéRobinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16230283853460578656noreply@blogger.comBlogger404125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-33015768223315386972017-12-16T08:45:31.906-05:002017-12-16T08:45:31.906-05:00Yes, the salsa can be frozen as written or even mo...Yes, the salsa can be frozen as written or even modified. If you freeze it you do not have to worry about botulism so the acidity does not matter.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230283853460578656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-32583710867788757702017-12-15T23:10:55.432-05:002017-12-15T23:10:55.432-05:00Can this salsa be frozen just as it is?Can this salsa be frozen just as it is?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-24634759193853837762017-09-10T12:35:57.228-04:002017-09-10T12:35:57.228-04:00My understanding is the tomato paste and sauce can...My understanding is the tomato paste and sauce can be reduced but not eliminated. Personally I would leave them in. I just don't like taking a risk with botulism, especially with a product I will eat without heating and an instruction like, "reduce slightly" is so open to interpretation. I have updated the post accordingly, thank you for asking.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230283853460578656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-42187163223826937032017-09-10T11:15:39.485-04:002017-09-10T11:15:39.485-04:00Hi, Robin. I noticed on August 25th you replied t...Hi, Robin. I noticed on August 25th you replied that "The tomato paste and tomato sauce are necessary if you want to can it because they contribute to the acid level that makes this safe to can." However, in the recipe above it indicates that the tomato sauce and tomato paste are optional. Can you clarify? Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16883766879070807051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-81055444359270219992017-09-03T08:02:29.220-04:002017-09-03T08:02:29.220-04:00Unfortunately you need to use bottled lemon juice ...Unfortunately you need to use bottled lemon juice to make sure the acidity level is enough. Bottled lemon juice has a specific, standard, level of acidity. Freshly squeezed can be have very different acidity levels.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230283853460578656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-77293499371109796562017-08-31T23:05:11.111-04:002017-08-31T23:05:11.111-04:00Can freshly squeezed lemon juice be subsituted for...Can freshly squeezed lemon juice be subsituted for bottled? We squeeze all our own lemons.Terry leanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-3317769635694967392017-08-27T13:52:44.319-04:002017-08-27T13:52:44.319-04:00This recipe was tested with water bath canning but...This recipe was tested with water bath canning but I know that some folks have used 10 pounds of pressure for 30 minutes. You must keep the acid level the same and remember as a product that is eaten straight from the jar without cooking proper acidity is very important.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230283853460578656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-10975002206276306582017-08-27T13:42:38.238-04:002017-08-27T13:42:38.238-04:00Was wondering about pressure canning the salsa. ...Was wondering about pressure canning the salsa. What would be the pressure and time?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-85635047492635093472017-08-26T22:10:50.794-04:002017-08-26T22:10:50.794-04:00Love this recipe!Love this recipe!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-46291602019013386832017-08-25T17:40:00.219-04:002017-08-25T17:40:00.219-04:00The tomato paste and tomato sauce are necessary if...The tomato paste and tomato sauce are necessary if you want to can it because they contribute to the acid level that makes this safe to can. It also makes a thicker salsa, which is why Annie added it in the first place. If you want to leave them out you would need to freeze the salsa instead of canning it.Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16230283853460578656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-40076167385738689112017-08-25T17:24:48.272-04:002017-08-25T17:24:48.272-04:00Is the tomato paste and tomato sauce necessary? Do...Is the tomato paste and tomato sauce necessary? Does it add value to the taste?<br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-80031448931172067002014-08-25T20:43:31.767-04:002014-08-25T20:43:31.767-04:00I think the yield is about 7 pints.I think the yield is about 7 pints.Robinhttp://blog.hippoflambe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-18772898196129429722014-08-25T20:32:24.472-04:002014-08-25T20:32:24.472-04:00Getting ready for salsa time again. I used this r...Getting ready for salsa time again. I used this recipe last year (it was a hit!) and plan on using it again... only problem is I can't remember how many pints it makes??? Do you recall??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-50688810370960193762014-08-02T20:04:26.024-04:002014-08-02T20:04:26.024-04:00Hi! I made 99 pints of Annie's salsa last summ...Hi! I made 99 pints of Annie's salsa last summer! We gave it to family & friends at Christmas. Everyone was begging for more.<br />I used in soups, over chicken breast & black beans in the crock pot. It is fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-59126534028913265512013-10-19T16:42:55.616-04:002013-10-19T16:42:55.616-04:00Thank you for this recipe! I was looking all over ...Thank you for this recipe! I was looking all over for a pumpkin yeast bread that wasn't full of spice and everything I found called for 1/4c of butter which seemed excessive. This recipe worked great for me, the second loaf of the week is in the machine now. I am just using white flour, because we didn't have wheat, and I added 1.5Tbs powdered buttermilk, and dark brown sugar. So moist and sweet!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-29116615769967991022013-08-09T15:02:18.933-04:002013-08-09T15:02:18.933-04:00Robin,
(Sorry for the delay; I tried to post but ...Robin,<br /><br />(Sorry for the delay; I tried to post but somehow it didn't work.)<br /><br />Thank you SO much! I can now sleep at night knowing we can make and enjoy this salsa to a ripe old age, and live to tell about it!<br /><br />I forgot to mention that I processed the salsa in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes at 11 lbs. of pressure -- hope that was okay.<br /><br />Thanks so much for coming to my rescue! We're making more this weekend!<br /><br />Dianedharvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911981452321435173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-62058451292481100752013-08-06T11:03:45.567-04:002013-08-06T11:03:45.567-04:00Hi Diane,
1. Yes, this recipe is acidic enough wi...Hi Diane,<br /><br />1. Yes, this recipe is acidic enough without adding the acid called for when canning tomatoes on their own.<br /><br />2. To be perfectly safe you should freeze the salsa you made the other night. Bottled lime juice is more acidic than vinegar so it is probably fine, but as salsa is eaten without heating I would personally go with the safest route.<br /><br />3. Upping your acid to be 1/2 cup of 5% acidity cider vinegar and 1/2 cup of bottled lime juice would make your salsa safe to can and enjoy straight from the jar.<br /><br />Don't worry about the bombardment, I am happy to help you feel safe eating and sharing this recipe.<br /><br />RobinRobinhttp://blog.hippoflambe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-90909220006236049352013-08-05T13:54:16.027-04:002013-08-05T13:54:16.027-04:00Help! This is only my second year of canning, and...Help! This is only my second year of canning, and I have a few safety questions:<br /><br />(1) I read many warnings for tomato canning recipes, saying to add either 1 Tbsp. of lemon juice or 1/4 tsp. citric acid to each pint jar before filling it. Does this recipe contain enough acid without doing that?<br /><br />(2) Last year and this year, I've made Annie's Salsa using an older version of the recipe I found online. I used 1/3 cup of cider vinegar, and 1/3 cup lime juice -- with no other acidic products added to the jars -- for a yield of 8 pints. I followed the ingredients listed and measured meticulously. But seeing the full cup of cider vinegar in your recipe, I'm wondering if my recipe is unsafe. Should I freeze the salsa I canned last night?<br /><br />(3) From now on, would my salsa be safe if I followed your recipe (possibly without the black pepper), but used 1/2 cup cider vinegar and 1/2 cup lime juice? Would I need to add any other acidic product to each jar?<br /><br />I'm sorry to bombard you with so many questions, but I would be extremely grateful if you could enlighten my ignorance. My family loves Annie's Salsa, but I don't want to accidentally "kill them with kindness"!<br /><br />Thanks!<br /><br />-- Dianedharvyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13911981452321435173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-15511593632414179112013-07-13T21:13:10.560-04:002013-07-13T21:13:10.560-04:00The tomatoes are measured after peeling, cutting a...The tomatoes are measured after peeling, cutting and draining. Your welcome about the notes.Robinhttp://blog.hippoflambe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-57621696021949312182013-07-13T20:53:11.416-04:002013-07-13T20:53:11.416-04:00The 8 cups of tomatoes - are they measured before ...The 8 cups of tomatoes - are they measured before or after you peel, cut and drain them?<br />It makes a difference.<br />Thanks for all the notes re: less or no of a certain ingredient! Really appreciated.Street Imphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10297369005860995016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-87372192767369551022013-07-10T15:43:14.549-04:002013-07-10T15:43:14.549-04:00Thanks Robin :) Thanks Robin :) savingssallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648938392477951340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-8426258125855578052013-07-10T09:32:45.725-04:002013-07-10T09:32:45.725-04:00Sally, I am referring to bell peppers. However yo...Sally, I am referring to bell peppers. However you can substitute another pepper so long as the volume remains the same. So you can use cubanelle, banana, spicy peppers, etc so long as the total volume is the same or less.Robinhttp://blog.hippoflambe.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-42200411829080317582013-07-08T21:48:03.683-04:002013-07-08T21:48:03.683-04:00When you say "chopped green pepper" are ...When you say "chopped green pepper" are you referring to bell pepper? Thanks.savingssallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648938392477951340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-18987391878251090792013-07-08T21:47:05.619-04:002013-07-08T21:47:05.619-04:00When you say "chopped green pepper" are ...When you say "chopped green pepper" are you referring to bell pepper or something else? Thanks.savingssallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00648938392477951340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1695325499248885493.post-64937625569390081922012-10-19T01:18:08.708-04:002012-10-19T01:18:08.708-04:00OOOH Robin, your pancakes look soooooo goooood!. ...OOOH Robin, your pancakes look soooooo goooood!. I was just heading to bed when I saw your pancakes. I know what I'll be dreaming about. ~Ann<br />Thibeault's Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05802905531600373021noreply@blogger.com