Canning Salsa Cautions and Reminders
- Follow the directions carefully for each recipe.
- Use the amounts of each vegetable (peppers, onions, etc.) listed in the recipe.
- Add the amount of vinegar or lemon juice listed.
- Do not thicken salsas with flour, cornstarch or other starches before canning. If a thicker salsa is desired, add these ingredients after opening.
- You may change the amount of spices, if desired.
- Do not can salsas that do not follow these or other research-tested processes.
- Store canned salsas in the refrigerator (40°F or lower) once opened.
- Before opening each jar, look for unsealed, rusty or bulging lids, leaks or any unusual appearance of the food.
- Look for any dried streaks or residues on the outside, especially coming from the top of the jar.
- Look for rising bubbles or unnatural colors in the contents.
- While opening the jar, look for spurting liquid and mold on the food or lid.
- Sniff for off-odors.
- Do not use canned salsas with any of these problems.
- Do not taste food from a jar with an unsealed lid or food that shows signs of spoilage.
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