Bernardin Home Canning: Because You Can: Fresh Vegetable Salsa

Ingredients

• 7 cups (1750 ml) chopped tomatoes, 7-8 medium-large
• 2 cups (500 ml) coarsely chopped onions
• 1 cup (250 ml) coarsely chopped green bell pepper
• 8 jalapeño peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (156 ml) tomato paste
• 3/4 cup (175 ml) white vinegar
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped cilantro, lightly packed
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground cumin