Ingredients
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1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 sweet onion, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
5 cups fresh seeded diced tomatoes
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo, minced
1 cayenne pepper, diced, if more heat is desired (optional)
1/4 cup minced fresh basil (or cilantro)
1 lime juice
1/3 cup vinegar or 1/3 cup bottled lemon juice
salt and pepper
1/8 cup sugar, if tomatoes need to be sweetened (optional)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
Preparation
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Heat oil in a large pan add onions and peppers till soft add garlic cook 1 minute.
Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes to reduce liquid.
Adjust seasoning and place in hot washed jars.
Process for 15 minutes in a hot water bath to seal.
Or refrigerate to be consumed within the week.
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