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Salsa Verde

Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 # tomatillos 16-20 medium
  • 3-4 Green Jalapeno or Serano peppers more if you like it hotter!
  • ½ onion chopped
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp Creole seasoning or your favorite seasoning blend
  • 1 – 1.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro or 2-3 Tbsp dried
  • 1/2 - 2/3 cup lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Remove the husks from the tomatillos, and clean off the sticky surface with cool water.
  • Roast the tomatillos, onion and chilies in a skillet, in the oven, or on the grill.
  • Add the garlic for the last couple of minutes.
  • Place the roasted tomatillos and other veggies into a blender or food processor, add the seasonings and pulse until chunked.
  • Add the cilantro & lime juice and process to desired smoothness.
  • Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  • If the salsa is too bitter or tart for your taste, add a little sugar to offset the acid.
  • Refrigerate for up to one week. This can also be frozen or canned.