Description
This is a variation of regular fresh salsa with the addition of a habanero pepper. This salsa is not for lightweights.
Ingredients
- 3 fresh jalapeno peppers
- 2 onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon white sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chile pepper
- ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 limes, juiced
- 7 (15 ounce) cans canned tomatoes
- 1 habanero pepper, seeded
Instructions
- Roast jalapenos over a grill or gas burner until completely blackened. Seal in a plastic bag or a bowl covered with plastic wrap
- and allow to steam until skins are loosened. When cool
- remove skin
- stem
- and seeds.
- Place jalapenos
- onions
- garlic
- sugar
- salt
- and pepper into the bowl of a blender or food processor. Pulse to chop and blend
- then pour into a large bowl
- and mix with the can of green chiles
- cilantro
- and lime juice. Pulse the tomatoes in batches to desired size
- and add to green chile mixture.
- Return one cup of chopped tomatoes to the blender along with the habanero
- and puree well. Strain the puree to remove any large pieces of habanero
- and add to the tomatoes. Mix well
- cover
- and chill in the refrigerator at least one hour to allow flavors to blend.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 80