Bev's Homemade Salsa
I do believe that there are as many ways of making salsa as there are ways of making macaroni and cheese. Everybody has a recipe and their own particular tastes when it comes to salsa. This particular recipe is my cousin's. Cousin Bev is a great cook! I love it when we get together as she always has wonderful food to share. Of course she would be a good cook, her mom was also! It is a family thing!
I had forgotten that Bev had shared this recipe with me until last week when I tackled the pile of papers, clippings and cards that were stacked in a box waiting for me to "do something!" I decided doing something would be categorize, for now. Four hours later....I finished categorizing. And, yes, I set aside a number of forgotten recipes that I was determined to prepare.
Bev's salsa was one of the recipes that I set aside. Bev's salsa has a great flavor and isn't overly spicy. While it includes an entire jalapeno, seeds and all, the hotness doesn't dominate and make you run for a glass of water...or an ice cold beer! (Of course, that is all dependent upon the jalapeno...)
1 14.5 oz. can of whole tomatoes with juice (I used a can of diced tomatoes as that was what was in the pantry.)
2 thick slices of a large white onion
1/2 bunch of cilantro
1 jalapeno, seeds included, stemmed
1-2 small cloves garlic
Salt to taste
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
That's it. Easy, isn't it? This recipe can be easily changed to fit one's taste. I think the next time I make it, I will play with the flavors....I think I will use fire-roasted tomatoes and add a bit of chili powder or chipotle chili powder. I might even substitute a serrano chili for the jalapeno....I like hot salsa, too!
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I had forgotten that Bev had shared this recipe with me until last week when I tackled the pile of papers, clippings and cards that were stacked in a box waiting for me to "do something!" I decided doing something would be categorize, for now. Four hours later....I finished categorizing. And, yes, I set aside a number of forgotten recipes that I was determined to prepare.
Bev's salsa was one of the recipes that I set aside. Bev's salsa has a great flavor and isn't overly spicy. While it includes an entire jalapeno, seeds and all, the hotness doesn't dominate and make you run for a glass of water...or an ice cold beer! (Of course, that is all dependent upon the jalapeno...)
Bev's Salsa
1 14.5 oz. can of whole tomatoes with juice (I used a can of diced tomatoes as that was what was in the pantry.)
2 thick slices of a large white onion
1/2 bunch of cilantro
1 jalapeno, seeds included, stemmed
1-2 small cloves garlic
Salt to taste
Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
That's it. Easy, isn't it? This recipe can be easily changed to fit one's taste. I think the next time I make it, I will play with the flavors....I think I will use fire-roasted tomatoes and add a bit of chili powder or chipotle chili powder. I might even substitute a serrano chili for the jalapeno....I like hot salsa, too!
PRINTABLE RECIPE
This is especially good over pot beans!
Thank you Bev for sharing!!
Hmmmmm this sounds wonderful - full of flavor
ReplyDeleteMary x
I love that it's so smooth!
ReplyDeletePS I have that same box:)
Wish I had some of this now, all I have are the chips:@)
ReplyDeleteOur family loves salsa...of course, we eat a whole lot of Tex-Mex food! Glad to have this recipe! I like simple and this looks so easy to make, and as you said...alter.
ReplyDeleteI appreciate you sharing it today.
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ReplyDeleteSounds delicious. We love salsas at our house. Please pass the chips....
ReplyDeleteSam