Fresh Corn Tomato And Chipotle Chile Salsa Food

COPYCAT CHIPOTLE FRESH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, red onion, jalapeno, lemon juice, lime juice and salt.
• Let stand for 10 minutes at room temperature to blend flavors. Stir in cilantro. Taste salsa and adjust amount of jalapeno pepper and salt as desired.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

FRESH CORN SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium serving bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Stir to combine.
• Adjust to taste, if necessary: For more zing, add about 1 teaspoon more vinegar or 1 tablespoon more lime juice. For more flavor overall, add another pinch of salt. For more spice, add more jalapeño.
• For best flavor, allow the salsa to marinate for 20 minutes before serving. This salsa keeps well in the refrigerator, covered, for 3 to 4 days.

FRESH CORN, TOMATO AND CHIPOTLE CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• If using fresh ears of corn, rinse in cold water, then cut off kernels into a shallow pan. You should have about 2 c. of kernels. In a large non-stick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add fresh or frozen corn and garlic. Cook and stir for 3-4 minutes or until mixture is cooked through. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir tomatoes, sweet pepper, celery, cilantro, lime juice, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and salt into mixture. Transfer to a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours. Serve with chips.

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 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.

CORN & CHILI SALSA

Steps:

• Heat Grill and roast corn and red peppers till slight browning occurs on all sides about 10 minute on high heat. While cooling deseed other peppers and dice. Add to vinegar in large pot. Then add minced garlic, onions, and all seasonings. Dice red peppers and cut corn from the cob. Heat to rolling boil and hold for about 15 minute stirring frequently. Use proper canning techniques to jar up. Hold in jars at full boil for 35 minute remove and let cool. Makes about 7 cups.