Ingredients

  • 10 lbs roma tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and rough chopped
  • 4 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped fine
  • 5 large habanero peppers, chopped fine
  • 2 12 lbs yellow onions, diced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 1 (29 ounce) can tomato puree
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes, hot
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon hot Mexican chili powder
  • 1 12 teaspoons red pepper flakes
  • 12 cup cider vinegar
  • 34 cup white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 3 bunches cilantro, chopped

Method

  • Prepare jars, lids and rings.
  • Start heating water bath canner.
  • Put peppers, onions, garlic, tomato puree and Rotel tomatoes in a large non-reactive pot.
  • Bring to a simmer; add tomatoes and all remaining ingredients except cilantro.
  • Bring to a boil; cook 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, add cilantro.
  • Ladle into clean, hot canning jars.
  • Wipe rims, cover with 2 piece lids, screwing bands just finger tight.
  • Hot water bath for 10 minutes.
  • Leave undisturbed until cool.
  • Can be eaten immediately, but flavors develop more if left in cool place for 4 weeks before using.
  • Makes 7 quarts or 14 pints.