Summer Fresh Salsa
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- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 9
- Yields:
-
1 batch
ingredients
- 3 -4 lbs tomatoes
- 1 small chopped onion
- 1 chopped green pepper
- 1 chopped sweet red pepper
- 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
- 1⁄4 cup chopped cilantro
- 4 fresh minced garlic cloves
- 1⁄4 cup sugar
- salt and pepper
directions
- Submerge the tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunge into cold water to remove the skins.
- Squeeze the tomato over the sink to remove excess juice (if you don't your salsa will be watery).
- Place in a large bowl and using your hands or potato masher smash the tomato up till no big chunks.
- Stir in onion, peppers (you may wish to taste the salsa as you add the serrano to control the heat), cilantro, and garlic.
- Add sugar, then salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill 1/2 hour before serving to incorporate the flavors. time includes chill time.
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