Salsa No Cilantro Recipes

CILANTRO-FREE PICO DE GALLO SALSA

Steps:

• Combine ingredients and mix thoroughly. Crush the Mexican oregano leaves between your fingers as you add them to the mix.For milder salsa, remove the seeds and veins from your chiles.Serve with tortilla chips. This makes a great topping for nachos or queso dip too.

SALSA NO-CILANTRO

Steps:

• Finely chop jalepenos, garlic and onions and combine in a bowl.
• Add tomatoes and juice to bowl.
• Add remaining ingredients to bowl.
• Add olive oil to bowl and toss all ingredients.
• Drizzle water over bowl until salsa reaches a desired consistency.
• Add salt (and optional fresh ground black pepper) to taste.
• Add (optional sugar) to balance acidity.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour.

THE BEST CANNING SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatoes, onions, vinegar, tomato paste, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, banana peppers, sugar, garlic, pickling salt, and black pepper in a large stockpot; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 30 minutes. Mix cilantro into salsa.
• Sterilize the jars and lids in boiling water for at least 5 minutes. Pack salsa into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars after they have been filled to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims of the jars with a moist paper towel to remove any food residue. Top with lids and screw on rings.
• Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower jars into the boiling water using a holder. Leave a 2-inch space between the jars. Pour in more boiling water if necessary to bring the water level to at least 1 inch above the tops of the jars. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot, and process for 35 minutes.
• Remove the jars from the stockpot and place onto a cloth-covered or wood surface, several inches apart, until cool. Once cool, press the top of each lid with a finger, ensuring that the seal is tight (lid does not move up or down at all). Store in a cool, dark area.

FRESH SALSA- FOR COOKING OR PLAIN- LIME AND CILANTRO FREE

Steps:

• Chop and combine all ingredients.
• If using the salsa plain, I prefer to simmer it in a saucepan for 20 minutes or until the onions are cooked. If using it in another recipe that involved cooking, I skip this step.
• If a smooth salsa is desired, blend in a blender as needed.
• Cooked, it can keep for several weeks in the fridge.
• Feel free to substitute the parsley with cilantro and add the lime juice if you like of course! Adjust the spices and peppers to your taste. This combination is a little hot, especially if you use 5 jalapenos! Enjoy