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Souchuk Family Salsa

Contributed by : Jill Kanwischer
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Mexican Recipes : Canning/ Preserving

The Souchuk Family Salsa recipe holds a special place in their hearts—and it all started with a sunny, flavourful tradition. 

One summer, Norma Neilson invited the Souchuk's over to her mother’s home to make salsa outdoors. It was the perfect setup: plenty of space, no kitchen cleanup, and the bonus of poolside breaks. With the warm sun overhead and fresh garden ingredients on hand, the family gathered around folding tables, chopping, mixing, and laughing as pots bubbled away nearby.

 Every batch carried the scent of tomatoes, peppers, and cherished memories. Making salsa became as much about the company as the recipe—a celebration of good food, sunshine, and family time. It was a win-win: make salsa, avoid the mess, and catch a tan all in one go. Today, every jar of Souchuk Salsa tastes like summer, memories, and the joy of a day spent together.

Total Time

5 hours

Prepare Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

4 hours, 30 minutes

Recipe Servings

60 jars

Ingredients for
Souchuk Family Salsa

  • 1 Hamper of Roma tomatoes
  • 1 Bunch of cilantro
  • 3 Spanish onions
  • 8 Sweet peppers – red & green
  • 8 Yellow hot peppers
  • 8 Jalapeno peppers
  • 3 Bunches of garlic cloves
  • 2 1/2 cups of white vinegar
  • 1/3 cups of salt
  • 3/4 cups of sugar
  • 3 large tomato paste 16ozs (start with 2 cans)

How to Make
Souchuk Family Salsa

  1. Blend half of the tomatoes, chop the other half into small squares.
  2. Chop cilantro, chop onions, sweet peppers,
  3. Chop yellow hot peppers and jalapeno peppers (half with seeds and half without).
  4. Mince or finely chop garlic.
  5. Add half of the ingredient to a large stock pot and half to a second stock pot.
  6. Simmer for 4 1/2 hours, until thick – if it doesn’t thicken you can add the extra can of tomato paste.