MARK'S SALSA RECIPE

    4 cups chopped peppers (chop with a knife)
    4 cups chopped tomatoes (chop with a knife)
    2 cups chopped onions
    2 cups vinegar
    2 cups pureed tomatoes (first squeeze seeds & juice by hand then puree)
    1 small can tomato paste (if desired)
    1 cup brown sugar (add more if needed)
    10 garlic cloves - chopped
    2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
    2 tablespoons olive oil
    2 tablespoons lime juice

1. Simmer onions in olive oil over medium heat for 15 minutes
2. Add vinegar, peppers, sugar and balance of ingredients
3. Simmer for 20 minutes

Pepper varieties can be varied - peppers can be roasted with Olive Oil

    Mild - Yellow peppers, sweet banana peppers
    Medium hot - Hot Hungarian wax peppers
    Hot - Jalapeño peppers
    Very hot - Thai hot peppers (use sparingly)
    Very hot - Habanero peppers (use sparingly)

Example:  6 Thai peppers, 6 Habanero peppers, 6 Jalapeño peppers, 6 Hungarian wax peppers

Fill balance of 4 cups with Banana or Sweet Peppers

Vary amounts of Habanero and Jalapeño depending on heat requirement

Habanero adds flavor and heat
Brown sugar adds sweetness

Options to add to Mark's salsa

Pineapples, Raspberries, Strawberries, Mango, Apples, Kiwi

Orange rind, Roasted Eggplant

Curry Powder

Herbs
    Sage, Mustard

Small amounts of Cabernet Wine or Kahlua

HOT PEPPERS CAN BURN SKIN AND EYES, WEAR PLASTIC GLOVES IF NEEDED