Quick canning answer needed

melco · #1 08/21/08, 10:18 AM

Hi
I am presently cooking salsa to be canned. It is really runny and I want to thicken it up some without having to cook all day. Can I add tomato paste to thicken and still safely can? I presently have about 5 pints worth of strained tomatoes with a mix for saesoning and 1/2 C vinegar. I plan on water bath canning this. Thanks for any help.

Kazahleenah · #2 08/21/08, 10:24 AM

Not sure how much paste that would take.... not to mention the added spices etc that would be needed. Best way to do it is double boil or crockpot all day to thicken it up.

Kaza

big rockpile · #3 08/21/08, 10:32 AM

I've used tomato paste from the start.You will have to add more spices to taste.

big rockpile

Cindy in NY · #4 08/21/08, 10:41 AM

My salsa recipe makes about 6 pints. I add 2 - 3 cans of paste - we like it really thick!

melco · #5 08/21/08, 07:02 PM

Thanks for the help. My salsa turned out great!

Callieslamb · #6 08/21/08, 10:05 PM

I always add paste to my spaghetti sauces and salsas. Makes the tomatoes go a bit further and...takes alot less time on the stove.