Q: Can I reduce the vinegar or lime juice in this salsa recipe?

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A: No, you should never reduce the acid in a salsa canning recipe. The vinegar and lime juice ensures the pH is low enough for safe water bath canning at the specified processing time. Reducing the acid could create unsafe conditions for bacterial growth if the processing time is not adequately increased to compensate for the reduction in acid.

Homemade Salsa Canning Recipe (Safe Water Bath Method)

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