Does anyone here make their own salsa?

[jbig31]

My wife made a batch last night and WOW! I don't think we'll be buying any store bought stuff anymore.

[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by jbig31

My wife made a batch last night and WOW! I don't think we'll be buying any store bought stuff anymore?

Is it very spicy if so, what are the ingredients ? I love mine really spicy!

[cartman781]

I have once or twice with varying results. I will try again. I just put in a garden with just about all of the ingredients needed

[jbig31]

Originally Posted by Dark Elf

Is it very spicy if so, what are the ingredients ? I love mine really spicy!

No, not too spicy. Actually she showed my what see made it with and its pretty simple: some tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onions, lime juice and jalapenos-I think that was about it. I wonder if it will "age" the longer it sits in the fridge.

[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by jbig31

No, not too spicy. Actually she showed my what see made it with and its pretty simple: some tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onions, lime juice and jalapenos-I think that was about it. I wonder if it will "age" the longer it sits in the fridge.

Ready to eat for tomorrow's game ? Used for with Nachos and/or Fajitas with a glass of Corona Beer ?


Tell her to put some Lime zest in sauce.

[jbig31]

Originally Posted by Dark Elf

Ready to eat for tomorrow's game ? Used for with Nachos and/or Fajitas with a glass of Corona Beer ?


Tell her to put some Lime zest in sauce.

Yes, I'll be chowing down during the game. I guarentee that I'll down a huge bowl before the end of the game!

[brettallica]

I love just about all salsa. At the very least, I love trying all different kinds. I love it spicy, too. Not necessarily hot for the sake of being hot, though; it has to have a good flavor. I also tend to not prefer the peppery types of salsas/sauces, as I'm not a fan of the pepper flavor in general. I'm talking about black pepper, not jalapeño or those types of peppers. I love jalapeños and the like.

That said, one thing I've done recently is mixed two different types of salsas with each other. I take this red, liquidy salsa (more like a topping type salsa) from one taqueria, then a pico de gallo type chunky salsa from another and mixed them. Delicious.

[Jellybeans]

Originally Posted by jbig31

Yes, I'll be chowing down during the game. I guarentee that I'll down a huge bowl before the end of the game!

Be sure to get some Monterrey Jack Cheese from your local grocery store and melt it on your nachos with the hot salsa.

[-DLS-]

My wife makes some good salsa - using tomato, red onion, cilantro, Jalapeno peppers, a squeeze of lime and.... ripe - nice and sweet mango. The sweet touch is perfect with the spice of the jalapeno. Very quick and easy try it out!

[Rob71]

Originally Posted by jbig31

No, not too spicy. Actually she showed my what see made it with and its pretty simple: some tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onions, lime juice and jalapenos-I think that was about it. I wonder if it will "age" the longer it sits in the fridge.

The flavors will blend. I usually make mine the night before I plan to use it. I've used lime juice and also red wine vinegar. If I use fresh tomatoes the lime works best I think. If I'm using stewed tomatoes then I use the vinegar.

[jbig31]

Originally Posted by Rob71

The flavors will blend. I usually make mine the night before I plan to use it. I've used lime juice and also red wine vinegar. If I use fresh tomatoes the lime works best I think. If I'm using stewed tomatoes then I use the vinegar.

Thanks, that's great to know . We LOVE Mexican food and we LOVE salsa so we're always looking for new twists to try.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by jbig31

No, not too spicy. Actually she showed my what see made it with and its pretty simple: some tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, onions, lime juice and jalapenos-I think that was about it. I wonder if it will "age" the longer it sits in the fridge.

This is the same as we make it but minus the onions and replace the jalapenos with habaneros. Throw it all in the food processor and in 30-40 seconds you have wonderfully spicy salsa.

One key thing that I do is that I de-seed the tomatoes before putting them in the processor. this will provide a little drier/more meatier salsa. I don't like the real watery stuff.

Sometimes I add a little habanero tabasco sauce to give it a little more edge.

[jbig31]

Originally Posted by louhamilton

This is the same as we make it but minus the onions and replace the jalapenos with habaneros. Throw it all in the food processor and in 30-40 seconds you have wonderfully spicy salsa.

Sometimes I add a little habanero tabasco sauce to give it a little more edge.

Man, that sounds HOT! Do you have any tongue left after eating? I'm more of a medium heat range person-not too mild and not too hot. I like flavor and some of those insanely hot peppers scare me.

[Hammie]

Originally Posted by jbig31

Man, that sounds HOT! Do you have any tongue left after eating? I'm more of a medium heat range person-not too mild and not too hot. I like flavor and some of those insanely hot peppers scare me.

Actually, its not too bad. One habanero for every 4 tomatoes is a pretty good ratio. We tried the last batch with some Roma's we had left over from the night before after making my wife's pasta sauce (also with habaneros). It was really good.

My wife, youngest son, and I love spicy things, so we usually eat the spicy salsa. My oldest son is more of a cheese dip person with his chips.

[bongzilla]

This is making me hungry for some Mesquite Roasted Salsa.
As hot as it can be, the better.

[SellmeyourDVD]

I havn't tried making salsa yet, but I can make some damn good guacamole

Avacado, cilantro, a little bit of onion, diced tomatoe, a shot of sriracha hot sauce, 2 diced cloves of garlic, lime or lemon juice, and salt to taste

Not only does it taste amazing, but it is incredibly healthy for you