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    Fire Roasted Green Salsa

    Published: Aug 30, 2021 by Poppy Hudson

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    Jar of green roasted chili slas labeled with text overlay.
    Charred green chilis in a cast iron skillet.
    Chopped blackened tomatillos.
    Green tomatillos with text overlay.

    Fire Roasted Salsa is full of smoky flavor and looks gorgeous flecked with charred green chilis. It's thick and chunky. Make it with jalapenos for a medium-hot dip, or select serrano peppers if you like your food extra spicy.

    Mexican green salsa served with chips.

    Tart, fresh tomatillos provide all the mouth-watering zest you could want. No vinegar or lime juice means no guesswork. This quick recipe is magical with Soft Whole Wheat Roti and crunchy tortillas strips.

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    • 🥣 Why homemade?
    • 🔥 Roast peppers on the stovetop
    • ❄️ Can I freeze it?
    • 🍅 More salsa recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    Fresh tomatillos store well in brown paper bags.

    🥣 Why homemade?

    Mexican salsa made at home tastes so much better than the products sold in jars at the store. The secret is freshness, and it makes all the difference.

    You'll love how simple this recipe is. Can you believe it only has two key ingredients? Less is definitely more with the green chilis and tomatillos that shine in this fire-roasted salsa.

    🔥 Roast peppers on the stovetop

    It's easy to roast peppers and tomatillos on a stovetop. You can either use a gas flame or an electric burner. Place entire peppers with stems intact directly on a preheated cast-iron skillet or griddle.

    Arrange chilis in a single layer and cook over medium-high heat. Turn to char all sides. Peppers will soften as they cook, and you can use that to your advantage. Press down with a spatula, and you'll create square sides that make it easier to blacken more surfaces.

    Fire roasted whole green chilis.

    For best results, roast your peppers and tomatillos separately. Leave tomatillos whole just like peppers. The reason for this is to preserve tasty juices inside the vegetables and keep them from leaking onto the skillet.

    Want a little trick for keeping your tomatillos from rolling around in the pan? Tuck them snuggly into a 6-inch cast-iron skillet. Packing them this way makes it possible to turn and position them the way you want.

    If you don't already own more than one size of cast-iron skillet, I highly recommend making a small investment that will last you a lifetime. Lodge Cast Iron company has an online quiz that helps you find just the right sizes for your kitchen.

    Charred whole tomatillos in cast iron skillet.

    You'll want to quarter tomatillos and remove the stems from the chilis once they cool. That's all the preparation it takes before you blend and briefly simmer your fire-roasted salsa into the most delicious, thick, chip-worthy sauce.

    Fire roasted tomatillos quartered.

    Top tip

    Puree blackened tomatillos by themselves and wait to add chilis. Process briefly until smooth. Then, add roasted chilis and pulse chop to preserve the striking black flecks in the salsa.

    ❄️ Can I freeze it?

    Yes, because it's cooked, it freezes beautifully and has the same texture once it thaws. Think how handy it would be to have a container ready to go for a potluck or company dinner. Believe me, your friends will appreciate a hand-crafted homemade salsa at your next get-together.

    Hungry for more quick salsa recipes? You might like to try my best Red Salsa Fresca.

    Fire roasted green salsa packed in jar.

    🍅 More salsa recipes

    • Habanero pepper and yellow fruit salsa in two hollowed out pineapple shells.
      Pineapple Mango Habanero Salsa
    • Hand cut Mexican style party dip.
      Quick Homemade Salsa Fresca
    • Vegan Black Bean Tacos With Mango Salsa

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    📖 Recipe

    Fire roasted green salsa and tomatillo recipe.

    Fire Roasted Salsa

    Fire Roasted Salsa made from whole green chilis and tomatillos charred on the stovetop. Less than 30 minutes, 2 ingredients plus salt. Makes 3 cups.
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    24 Servings
    Calories: 12kcal
    Author: Poppy Hudson
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    Ingredients

    • 16 oz. fresh tomatillos husks removed
    • 12 oz. jalapeno or serrano peppers left whole
    • 2 tsp. salt, more or less to taste

    Instructions

    Roast Green Chilies

    • Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat. Place whole green chilis in the pan.
    • Char until extra black on several sides. This takes about 10 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool.

    Roast Tomatillos

    • Heat a smaller cast iron skillet if you have it. Char tomatillos on several sides, just like chilis. Remove from pan and allow to cool enough to handle.

    Puree Tomatillos

    • Quarter roasted tomatillos and puree in a food processor or blender on low speed.

    Combine and Cook Salsa

    • Remove stems from roasted chilis. Place whole chilis in a food processor with pureed tomatillos. Pulse a few times on low speed to mix chilis with tomatillos. Don't over-blend.
    • Pour salsa into a saucepan and bring to a boil with the lid on. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Add salt to taste. Allow to cool to room temperature.

    Store

    • Finished salsa will last easily a week refrigerated or 3 months frozen.

    Notes

    Preparation Tips:
    Roast chili peppers in a single layer. Use a spatula to flatten cooking peppers. It will help shape them with square sides, and that makes them easier to brown on several surfaces.
    Tuck tomatillos tightly into a smaller cast iron skillet. Then, you can turn and arrange them without having them roll around in the pan.
    Be sure to puree tomatillos briefly by themselves and pulse-chop mixture once you add roasted chilis. Don't over-blend.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 12kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 161mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg
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