Salsa Verde (Tomatillo Salsa)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. fresh tomatillos (8-10)
- 1 large or 2-3 regular size onions chopped into chunks
- 7 cloves fresh garlic
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Juice from 1 lime
- 1 jalapeno pepper- seeds removed
- 1 hot goathorn pepper – seeds removed
- 1 tsp. salt
Preparation
- Remove husks from tomatillos and rinse under cold water until sticky film is gone. Cut them into quarters and add to bowl of food processor.
- Add garlic and onion chunks. Process until smooth.
- Add cilantro, peppers and lime juice, process until thoroughly combined.
- Remove salsa from processor bowl and add to saucepan.
- Salt and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Stir salsa occasionally and cook until thickened (about 15-30 minutes).
- Cool – place in airtight container and refrigerate.
- Will hold for 7 to 10 days. Excellent as a salsa dip, on grilled meats, flavorful addition to chili or as condiment on eggs or in sandwiches.
Category
Salads/Dressings/Marinades