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Canning Tomatillo Sauce

Canning Tomatillo Sauce for Tangy Homemade Goodness

Capture the vibrant flavor of tomatillos in a delicious homemade sauce with this easy canning recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 6 pints
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 6 lbs Tomatillos Fresh, husked, and washed
  • 1 medium Onion Yellow preferred
  • 8 cloves Garlic Finely crushed
  • 1/2 cup Lime Juice Preferably bottled
  • 4 tablespoons Cilantro Minced
  • 4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 4 teaspoons Red Chile Flakes Adjust for spice preference
  • 4 teaspoons Salt
For Processing
  • 1 pot Water To fill the canning pot

Equipment

  • Canning pot
  • blender
  • ladle
  • funnel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Sterilize jars and lids by placing them in boiling water for 10 minutes or running them through a dishwasher.
  2. In a skillet, combine tomatillos, chopped onion, crushed garlic, minced cilantro, ground cumin, lime juice, and water. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  4. Ladle the sauce into sterilized jars, leaving 1/2 inch of headspace.
  5. Process jars in boiling water bath for 15 minutes.
  6. Remove jars and cool completely on a countertop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pintCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Customize heat level with red chile flakes or fresh chilies as desired. Use fresh tomatillos for the best flavor.

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