CHIPOTLE-BACON SALSA

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This is a simple, but intensely flavored salsa that can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until served. If you can't find slab bacon, substitute an equal amount of lean Canadian bacon. To make the chipotle puree, use a food processor, food mill or blender to blend canned chipotles in adobo. This salsa has a medium heat, but you can lower that by removing the seeds from the chipotles before pureeing them. This is great for a Super Bowl party. This recipe is from the November 2007 issue of Chile Pepper Magazine.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 lb thick slab bacon, rind removed (cut into 1/4-inch cubes)
10 ounces can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 red onion, diced
1 tablespoon pureed chipotle chile
1 teaspoon lime juice
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In large skillet, heat the oil over medium.
  • Add the bacon, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 7 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-line plate to drain excess fat.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the tomatoes, onion and chipotle puree.
  • Stir in the bacon, lime juice and black pepper.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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