Chipotle Salsa

Carrie in Indiana's Note:

Found this on About.com and modified it to my tastes. I needed a recipe that would go into my Mexican Drunk Beans. Here it is! Tone down the chilis to get a milder taste.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 cups chipotle chiles (or 30 dried chipotles)
• 8 roma tomatoes, chopped
• 12 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer until it has reduced by about 1/3 (if using dried chilis, you should see skins falling off, strain.)
3. Cool.
4. Pour into a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
5. Strain and serve chilled.