Canning and preserving: Chili sauces and salsa recipes
By CanadianLiving.com
Recipes by The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Find over 20 salsa recipes from classic tomato to minty melon salsa, plus a handful of classic chili sauces.
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Special occasion
Tomato Salsa
Homemade chili sauces and fresh, peppy salsas take a meal from ordinary to extraordinary. Whether you're a locavore preserving this year's crop or renewing an annual preserving tradition, you'll find what you need in this expansive list of Tested-Till-Perfect chili sauces and salsa recipes from the Canadian Living Test Kitchen.
This article is part of our best-ever online guide to home preserving.
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Recipes
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Chili Fruit Sauce
Late-summer fruit, such as pears and plums, give a mild sweetness to this chili. Ripe, in-season field tomatoes are the best choice. -
English Brown Pickle
Commercially available as Branston Pickle, this is a favourite sweet-and-sour condiment in Britain, especially on bread with Cheddar or blue cheese. I... -
Three-Pepper Chili Sauce
Thick and chunky, this tangy sauce is versatile enough to go from a burger to a baked potato. -
Tomato Pear Ketchup
Savoury-sweet with a little kick of heat, this chunky ketchup makes an ideal mate for tourtiere – vegetarian or otherwise. -
Chipotle Salsa
Smoky and with a zing of heat, this big-batch salsa brightens up any kind of dish all year round. -
Smoky Vegetable Salsa
Broiling the vegetables gives this fresh salsa a subtle smoky flavour. Turn them often to ensure they are equally blackened and to prevent flare-ups f... -
Peppy Salsa
Put up a whole season's supply of this favourite salsa – a much-requested recipe every season. -
Fruit Salsa -
Sassy Sweet Salsa
Nicely balanced with fruit and vegetables, this chunky colourful condiment goes well with any main course. If you want to increase the heat, add 1 hot... -
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Zucchini Tomato Salsa
Cut zucchini lengthwise into 1/4-inch (5 mm) thick slices; brush with oil. Transfer to greased grill over medium-high heat; cook for ab... -
Green Salsa -
Minty Melon Salsa
Minty Melon Salsa is a natural partner for leg of lamb or lamb chops. -
Tex-Mex Tomato Salsa
Tex-Mex Tomato Salsa pairs nicely with quesadillas or grilled pork tenderloin. -
Mango Tango Salsa
Mango Tango Salsa is divine with seared fillet of salmon. -
Apple Cran-Curry Salsa
Apple Cran-Curry Salsa is eminently suitable for (what else?) thickly cut grilled turkey cutlets. -
Snappy Strawberry Salsa
This slasa makes a lovely accompaniment for grilled chicken. -
Fresh Pineapple Salsa
Replace the ham's cranberry sauce with this salsa. There's enough for 15 servings and it's easy to double. -
Avocado Salsa -
Grilled Fresh Peach Salsa
Peaches grilled on the barbecue have the most intense flavour because the heat caramelizes their natural sugars. Serve with grilled chicken and corn o... -
Tomato Corn Salsa -
Fresh Tomato Salsa
Bursting with freshness and vibrant flavour, this salsa adds moisture to ... -
Pico de Gallo
This favourite Mexican salsa is a topping for tacos, salads and nachos. Use diced seeded plum tomatoes, if desired.


