"Traditional salsa with a zesty kick! Use whatever type of chili peppers your family prefers - and add hot pepper sauce if your tastes are even more daring...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 cups chopped cored peeled tomatoes (about 25 medium)
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5 cups chopped seeded green bell peppers (about 4 large)
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5 cups chopped onions (about 6 to 8 medium)
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2-1/2 cups chopped seeded chili peppers, such as hot banana, Hungarian wax, serrano or jalapeño (about 13 medium)
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1-1/4 cups cider vinegar
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3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro
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1 Tbsp salt
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1 tsp hot pepper sauce, optional
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6 (16 oz) pint or 12 (8 oz) half pint glass preserving jars with lids and bands