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Instant Pot Blender Salsa

Easy to make and delicious salsa made in the instant pot.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, instant pot, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine: appetizer, instant pot, Salsa, Side dish
Keyword: appetizer, Instant Pot, Salsa, side dish, Tomatoes
Servings: 2 quarts

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds tomatoes - diced skins removed
  • 1 large white onion - diced
  • 1 large bell pepper - diced
  • 1 Anaheim chili pepper - seeds removed
  • 1-2 jalapenos - seeds removed this makes a mild salsa, you can add more for more heat
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar - this makes a slightly sweet salsa if you don't want sweet then reduce to 1 teaspoon
  • 1/4 cup vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/3 cup vinegar - added after cooking

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients except the 1/3 cup vinegar to the instant pot and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes with a high pressure release.
  • Remove 4 cups of liquid when you open the salsa, then simmer for 10-15 minutes or to desired consistency.
  • If you want the salsa smooth then blend with an immersion blender or keep it chunky.
  • Add the additional 1/3 cup vinegar at this point.
  • Place into a jar and water bath can this salsa for 40 minutes for a quart jar or freeze salsa or use immediately. Once canned this salsa will last ~1 year. If frozen it will also last ~ 1 year.
  • Unsealed/unfrozen salsa will last in the refrigerator for 1-3 months.