Chipotle Salsa For Canning Food

CHIPOTLE TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Arrange the tomatoes, onion and garlic close together on a rimmed baking sheet. Broil, turning occasionally, until the tomatoes burst and all the vegetables are softened and charred, about 15 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes.
• Peel the garlic, then transfer to a blender along with the remaining broiled vegetables. Add 1/2 chipotle chile, the vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 cup water; puree until smooth. For more heat, add the remaining 1/2 chipotle and puree. If the salsa is too thick, add a splash of water. Let sit 30 minutes to let the flavors develop. Season with salt.

CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine tomatillos, onion, water, and garlic, in a saucepan. Cover and simmer, turning occasionally, until tomatillos turn slightly brown and become soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Add more water as needed, 1/4 cup at at time. Add chipotle peppers, salt, pepper, cumin, and oregano; mix to combine.
• Pour saucepan contents into a blender and blend until smooth. Allow to cool before serving.

CHIPOTLE BLENDER SALSA

Steps:

• Pulse the onion and garlic a few times in a food processor or blender.
• Add remaining ingredients and continue pulsing until you've reached your desired texture.
• Adjust seasoning, if necessary.
• Transfer salsa to mason jars, or container of choice, and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Add the diced tomatoes, diced tomatoes with green chiles, lime juice, cumin, salt, sugar, black pepper, chipotle peppers, cilantro and onions to a food processor and blend until totally combined. Give it a taste to check for seasoning.
• Make the salsa several hours before serving, as it will give the flavors a chance to dance! Keeps in the fridge, covered, for about a week.

CHIPOTLE GARLIC SALSA

Steps:

• Place tomatoes, with their juice, in a medium non-reactive saucepan. Finely chop or puree the chiles with their liquid and add to the tomatoes. (If a milder sauce is desired, only use half the chiles.) Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 to 45 minutes until reduced by about one--quarter.
• Meanwhile, thinly slice or mince the garlic cloves. Add with the remaining ingredients during the last 10 to 15 minutes of cooking time. When the salsa has reached the desired consistency, remove from the heat and let cool slightly. Adjust seasoning. and let cool to room temperature. Store in the refrigerator, tightly covered, up to one week or freeze up to 3 months.
• NOTE: For a smoother consistency, puree all or part of the tomato-chile mixture before adding the other ingredients.

CHIPOTLE SALSA (FOR CANNING)

Steps:

• Blanch the tomatoes, remove the skin, and then chop. Measure 8 cups.
• Mix all ingredients except the cilantro in a large pot and simmer until desired thickness is reached, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Ad the cilantro just before you are ready to pour into jars.
• Fill into hot, sterilized pint jars and top with hot, sterilized canning lids. I do not process in a canner and have never had a problem, but you may process in a hot-water-bath canner at this point for 20 minutes if you are concerned about food safety.
• If you buy a half-bushel of tomatoes and adjust the rest of the ingredients accordingly you get about 6 batches and 36 pints.

CHIPOTLE SALSA

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper.