FIRE ROASTED SALSA (MáS SALSA POR FAVOR)

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This homemade salsa is comparable to some of the best I have had at Mexican/Tex-Mex restaurants and beats anything you can buy off the shelf. Of course this is one persons opinion. Try it for yourself.

Provided by Wing-Man

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs plum tomatoes or 3 lbs roma tomatoes
2 jalapenos
1 (7 ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo
1 large white onion (sliced ringwise)
4 green onions (trimmed to 5 inches)
6 teaspoons chopped garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (optional)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • I think Plum and Roma tomatoes are the same thing. We call them "Roma" in Texas.
  • Fire up the outdoor grill. If you use propane make a boat out of foil to place dry wood chips into.
  • Clean and prepare vegetables for grilling.
  • When the grill is hot place wood over coals or gas flame.
  • Replace grate.
  • Place tomatoes, jalapenos and onions on a hot grill - over hot coals, not high flames.
  • Pile cilantro on top, so that it does not touch the grill.
  • Place lid on grill.
  • Lightly blacken all on both sides. 10 to 15 minutes per side.
  • Remove cilantro and jalapeno stems.
  • For milder version remove jalapeno seeds.
  • Place jalapeno peppers, 1/2 of the chipotles and 1/2 the adobe sauce, tomatoes, onions and cilantro and pulse in a food processor (I use a manual Ultimate Chopper) until just coarsely chopped.
  • Transfer to a bowl, add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • Makes about 4 pounds. I usually keep a pound to eat within a week and separate the remaining into 1 pound units and freeze. Try it warm with chips. I tried this with chicken breast and it was wonderful. Just brown the breast, cover with sauce and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 30.7, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 151.4, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.8, Protein 1.1

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