Best Tomatillo Tequila Salsa Recipes

Charred Tomatillo Margarita Salsa image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 tomatillos, husks removed and halved
2 poblano chiles, halved and seeded
1 bunch scallions, trimmed
Vegetable oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup tequila
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Juice of 1 lime
Tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

Place the tomatillos, poblanos and scallions on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with vegetable oil and season with salt and pepper. Place under the broiler and cook until well charred, turning once, about 5 minutes per side. When cool enough to handle, remove the skin from the poblanos.
Add the charred vegetables to a food processor along with the tequila, chili powder, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper. Pulse until smooth but still slightly chunky. Remove to a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Tequila Salsa image

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 cloves peeled garlic, chopped
6 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 dried pasilla chiles
1 ancho chile, broken up
2 cups water
1 slice white bread, dried and crumbled
1/4 cup tequila
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

In a 2-quart saucepot, heat the olive oil. Saute the onion and garlic for 2 minutes or until translucent. Add the tomatoes and dried chiles. Continue to saute for 2 minutes. Add the bread and water, stir in well. Cook the mixture for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chiles are soft and cooked.
Add the cooked mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. Pour through a strainer to catch any large pieces and seeds. Return the strained salsa to the saucepot and add the tequila. On low-medium heat, bring the sauce to a simmer for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.