papaya salsa

28 July 2015

1 very large ripe papaya
3 cloves garlic
5 shallots
5 peppers from Melvin
juice of 1 lime
vinegar to bring pH down to 3.5

Blend all ingredients, except lime. Simmer about 20 minutes, add vinegar & check pH. Simmer another 30 minutes, added more vinegar. Processed in steam canner 15 minutes. Yield about 2.5 cups.

papaya salsa

Quite hot, sort of between a salsa and a hot sauce. But good with chips!