I make my own with squash... believe it or not... tomatoes, garlic, onion. peppers... more peppers, cilantro, basil, lime juice and you guessed it... more peppers. Food processor... the trick is drain some of the juice from the tomatoes so its not too watery.
Not to hijack this most excellent thread, but zucchini is incredible in spaghetti sauce!! I make a huge pot and I always throw Zucchini in it as it absorbs the sauce and gives a flavor explosion...I am guessing similar to when it is in salsa, Geoff?
Don't know why... I just got tired of tasting mostly tomato and I love "squish" as my son and I call it. Squash gives it a slightly nutty flavor and texture as well as some color. Tomatoes and Zucchini were just meant to go together... I am sure there's a verse saying so somewhere. LOL
Got a jar of the Mrs. Renfros Ghost Pepper salsa this weekend... I have to say, sure does have some kick! One of the hotter store bought salsas I have tried. Anyone have a recipe that this stuff works well in? I've just been dipping chips, but would love to try some recipes.
Fresh is the only way I go. I figure if it cooked I might as well go and buy it in a jar. I make it couple times a month in the spring and summer. It lasts about a week in the fridge and it eats best on the 2-5 day. The recipe isn't exact as I do it from memory. 2.5 pounds of San Marzano or Roma tomatoes. Ripe with no white in the middle. Dice them and place them in a colander till all the rest of the ingredients are ready. 1 large white onion( 4-6 oz maybe ) 1/4 cup chopped cilantro( no stems) 3 large cloves of finely chopped garlic 1/4 cup of chopped jalapeños from a jar. ( hot and sliced) Place all of the above in a glass bowl. Add a slash of the Juice from the pepper jar, a splash of white Vinegar. Sea salt and cracked black pepper. Mix it well then get it in the fridge ...it's ready any time after the first day.
I've tried a few over the years but never bought the Pace brands. This past weekend I got the Pace Hot and boy was I pleasantly surprised!! Man that stuff is good!! Of course I didn't tell my wife it was a different brand/hotness than what she usually gets. Let's just say that big scoop she got and tossed in her mouth was hilarious to watch!! LOL!
I order some from Pepper Palace (.com) online....amazing selection and stuff is stellar...shipping isn't too bad but for hot sauces and salsa's it where I go!
Yes and the result is a thicker jar type/ tomato paste salsa. At times this is fine, however I don't see the point in going though the time to make it. You can buy some excellent salsa, that fit that description in jars. I want to keep the freshest taste available, I find by using a very dense low moisturize tomatoes like San Marzano's is the key to a fresh salsa that isn't watery at all.
I'm not sure if it was the margaritas or the salsa... But my stomach today is begging me to never partake in Cinco de Mayo ever again
I've always used romas and cherry tomatoes in the past, but this year I'm growing san marzano as well in my garden. I will try some fresh with the san marzano. And I do like to make it fresh as well. When I cook it, it is always to can/jar.
