Smoky Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Canned Green Hell Recipes

TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups water to a boil. Add tomatillos. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Drain., Place the tomatillos, tomato, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, garlic, lime juice and seasonings in a food processor. Cover and process until blended. Serve with chips.

SALSA VERDE: GREEN TOMATILLO SALSA

Steps:

• Whether you choose the verdant, slushy, herby freshness of the all-raw tomatillo salsa or the oil-colored, voluptuous, sweet-sour richness of the roasted version, tomatillos are about brightening tang. The buzz of the fresh hot green chile adds thrill, all of which adds up to a condiment most of us simply don't want to live without.
• For the All-Raw version: Roughly chop the tomatillos and the chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos, chiles, cilantro and 1/4 cup water. Process to a coarse puree, then scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.
• For the Roasted version:
• Preheat a broiler.
• Roast the tomatillos and chiles on a baking sheet 4 inches below a very hot broiler until darkly roasted, even blackened in spots, about 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more will give you splotchy-black and blistered tomatillos and chiles. In a blender or food processor, combine the tomatillos and chiles, including all the delicious juice that has run onto the baking sheet. Add the cilantro and 1/4 cup water, blend to a coarse puree, and scrape into a serving dish. Rinse the onion under cold water, then shake to remove the excess moisture. Stir into the salsa and season with salt, usually a generous 1/4 teaspoon.

TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender, and puree.

PAN-ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Heat a large dry frying pan over medium-high flame. Add the tomatillos, garlic and chili peppers. Cook about 4 minutes on one side, then flip everthing and go another 4 minutes, until the tomatillos are quite soft. Remove the chilis and garlic sooner if they are starting to get dark (they get bitter if burned).
• Puree the vegetables along with the onion, salt, olive oil, cilantro & oregano in a blender until you get a smooth even texture. Stir in the lemon juice 1/2 T at a time - to taste.
• Strain and serve or chill until serving time.

TOMATILLO FREE SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Place the jalepeno (s) in a food processor or blender.
• Purée the jalepeno.
• Slowly incorporate the corn oil, while continuing to chop the jalepeno, creating an emulsification.
• *NOTES:I use a mini food chopper with a small cup on the lid, and there are small holes in the lid/cup bottom that allow liquid to drizzle into the mixing bowl.
• Because of the varying size of jalepeños, the desired thickness of your sauce and the ability of you and your guests to withstand the heat, combined with the slow speed at which you should be adding the corn oil, the quantity of oil needed will vary slightly.
• If you are incorporating your oil correctly, it is impossible to add too much.
• ALSO, the orriginal recipe called for boiling the jalepeños before puréeing them, to soften the edge of the jalepeños.
• This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled or quadroupled, etc.

SMOKY, SPICY TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE AKA CANNED GREEN HELL!

Steps:

• Prepare canner, jars and lids.
• In a food processor place the first 6 ingredients, pulsing till very small pieces. It will be a tight fit. You can start to pulse to give more room then add additional ingredients.
• In a large stainless saucepan combine all the ingredients.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium high heat, stirring often to prevent sticking.
• Cook for 10 minutes.
• Ladle hot salsa into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Wipe rims, center lids and screw on band to fingertip tight.
• Place jars in canner, cover and bring canner to a boil.
• Process for 15 minutes.
• Turn off heat, remove lid of canner and let jars sit for 5 additional minutes.
• Remove jars, cool, label and store.

SALSA VERDE RECIPE FOR CANNING

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a large stockpot and bring to a simmer on the stove. Simmer for 20 minutes to an hour to allow the tomatillos to break down and flavors to meld. Taste and adjust salt accordingly. 2. Ladle sauce into prepared pint mason jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace, and process in a water bath canner for 15 minutes for pints. (Adjust for altitude) 3. Remove from the canner and allow to cool at room temperature before checking seals to make sure all jars have properly sealed. Place any unsealed jars in the refrigerator for immediate use.

TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Remove papery husks from tomatillos and rinse well.
• Cut in half and place cut side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• Place under a broiler for about 5-7 minutes to lightly blacken the skin.
• Place tomatillos, lime juice, onions, cilantro, jalapeno peppers and sugar in a blender (or food processor) and pulse until all ingredients are finely chopped and mixed.
• Season to taste with salt.
• Keep in refrigerator.
• Serve with chips or as a salsa accompaniment to Mexican dishes.

SUPER QUICK SALSA VERDE (TOMATILLO SALSA)

Steps:

• Reserve juice from canned tomatillos to thin salsa, if needed. Place tomatillos, jalapenos, onion, garlic, and nopalitos in small sauce pan and heat until simmering. While heating, coarsely break up tomatillos with spoon. Once all ingredients are heated through, transfer to blender or food processor and puree. Return to saucepan, taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Use chicken stock a tablespoon at a time to thin salsa to desired consistency (it will be chunky and thick). Variations: For hotter salsa, omit nopalitos and double pickled jalapenos; or, add a fresh serrano pepper. Add 1/4 cup diced jicama instead of, or with other ingredients. Feel free to change proportions of tomatillos, peppers, and add vegetables as desired. Just use tomatillo juice and/or extra chicken stock to adjust consistency. Tomatillo juice can be used to thin salsa instead of chicken stock for a vegetarian dip.

ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA VERDE CANNING RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F.
• Peel the husks off the tomatillos and rinse them well. Cut the tomatillos in half and divide up into the rimmed baking sheets or roasting pans.
• Peel and cut your onions into chunks. Add to the roasting pans.
• Wash the jalapeño peppers and add them whole to the roasting pans.
• Peel your garlic, and scatter into the roasting pans.
• Roast the vegetables in a preheated oven until everything is slightly softened and charred, about 15-20 minutes. Flip half way through so the vegetables roast evenly.
• Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the roasted vegetables cool for 5-10 minutes.
• Wash your jars, lids, screw bands, and canning tools in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly to remove all suds. Set aside to air dry on a clean kitchen towel.
• Place the jar rack into water bath canner, place jars in the canner, and add water to cover. Bring the canner to a simmer (180˚F) for 10 minutes, and keep the jars hot until you are ready to fill them.
• While wearing gloves, remove stems and seeds from the jalapeño peppers. You can keep the seeds if you like more heat.
• Working in batches, add the roasted vegetables and their liquid to a food processor. Process until smooth, and then pour into a large sauce pot. Continue processing the vegetables in batches until done.
• Add the lime juice, cilantro leaves, salt, pepper, cumin, and stir to combine. Bring the pot to a simmer (180˚F), and then turn the heat to low and keep warm.
• Lay a dry kitchen towel on the counter. Use the jar lifter to remove a jar from the canner. Drain the water back into the canner, and place on the towel. Keep the remaining jars in the canner so they stay hot.
• Use the canning funnel and ladle to fill the jar with hot relish, leaving 1/2-inch headspace.
• Wipe the rim to remove any residue, center a lid on the jar, and screw on a band until it is fingertip tight. Use the jar lifter to place the jar back into the canner, and repeat with the remaining jars.
• Once all the jars are in canner, adjust the water level so it is two inches above the jar tops.
• Cover the canner and bring to boil over high heat. Once water boils vigorously, continue boiling for 20 minutes at altitudes of less than 1,000 feet. Adjust processing time for your altitude if necessary (See Notes).
• When processing time is complete, turn off the heat, and let the canner cool down and settle for about 5 minutes.
• Spread a dry kitchen towel on the counter. Remove the cover by tilting lid away from you so that steam does not burn your face.
• Use the jar lifter to remove the jars from canner and place on the towel. Keep the jars upright, and don't tighten bands or check the seals yet. Let sit undisturbed for 12 to 24-hours to cool.
• After 12 to 24-hours, check to be sure jar lids have sealed by pushing on the center of the lid. The lid should not pop up. If the lid flexes up and down, it did not seal. Refrigerate jar and use up within a week.
• Remove the screw on bands and wash the jars. Label, date, and store in a cool, dark place for 12 to 18 months. Allow at least 3 to 4 weeks for the salsa to develop its flavor. Once the jar is open, refrigerate and use up within a week. Yields about 6 pints.