Actually im the MOM! LOL! its my recipe , and i make it for my sons every year! I will edit that, i see what you mean thanks! And Thanks for the great comments , as long as you wipe the rim off your hot jars and put hot lids onto clean glass you will get a proper seal! And of course dont over fill always a space on the top! Eigther way if you dont hear the top" pop" or your lid doesnt sink in, the salsa is still good! Just eat it up like you would your store bought stuff, and cellar away the ones that sealed good! Good luck when you fineally take the plunge! ♨🌶🍅👍♨