Cucurbit Salsa

By | July 06, 2020

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white distilled vinegar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 4 pounds zucchini, summer squash or cucumbers cut into ¼-inch dice
  • 1 pound white or yellow onions, finely diced
  • 1 pound poblano chilis, roasted; skins, ribs and seeds removed; finely diced
  • 1-2 jalapeño chilis, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped

Preparation

Combine all ingredients, except cilantro, in a large heavy-bottomed pot and slowly bring to a boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 5–10 minutes, until produce is soft and onions are translucent. Add cilantro; simmer for an additional minute.

Cool and refrigerate for up to three weeks, or can using the Boiling Water Method (see below). Makes about 6 pints.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white distilled vinegar
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 4 pounds zucchini, summer squash or cucumbers cut into ¼-inch dice
  • 1 pound white or yellow onions, finely diced
  • 1 pound poblano chilis, roasted; skins, ribs and seeds removed; finely diced
  • 1-2 jalapeño chilis, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup cilantro, finely chopped
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