I always like it better the next day too.
The flavors blend together creating the perfect combo!

Deanna

1/3 vinegar, 1/3 lemon, 1/3 lime

Is this 1/3 cup each for a total of 1 cup acid or did you use less and just divide it into 1/3's?

Dave

Many times things like salsa does improve over night. The same with mustard powder mixed with water. Taste it when mixed, its awful, let it sit a day and it 'blooms' into a nice mustard.

I have to admit - I wasn't too crazy about it at first either. Especially after having to go to the emergency room for "jalapeno hands" because I didn't use gloves when cutting the peppers.

But in the end - it was worth it. I still think the cumin is too much for me and I should just leave it out. But I just can't bring myself to do it and I ate three pints this week by myself!!!

THREE PINTS YOURSELF? LOLOL. I ate two pints the first week I put it up. I thought that was bad. At that rate, I don't have nearly enough put up. I also gave a pint to my daughter, who promptly asked me to give her the directions, and she put some up. It's certainly getting around, isn't it?

I was ? on the cumin too. I like cumin, but too much of it reminds me of taco seasoning. I added some Tony Cacherre's Cajun seasoning to mine. Also prefer it with just sauce and not the paste, but it was good both ways.

>>>1/3 vinegar, 1/3 lemon, 1/3 lime
>>>Is this 1/3 cup each for a total of 1 cup acid or did you use less and just divide it into 1/3's?

Dave - I used 1/3 cup cider vinegar, a little under 1/3 cup lemon juice, and a little over 1/3 cup lime juice, totalling 1 cup.

Thank goodness it is not just me!!! I thought there might be something wrong with me, and I must have checked the recipe to make sure I really added everything about 100 times. sheesh

I made a second chunkier batch last night, still no siphoning or exploding jars. I am two for two!! I also reserved the drained off liquid and simmer that down until i have about 16 oz or so, no need to buy tomato sauce now.

Melissa