Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Canned Green Hell! Recipe

Name: Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Canned Green Hell!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs tomatillos, cut into quarters; 2 habanero peppers, seeds and all; 2 onions, diced; 3 garlic cloves; 2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo; 1 1 cup fresh parsley (I used all three) or 1 cup fresh basil (I used all three); 1/4 cup bottled lemon juice; 1 -2 teaspoon cumin (optional); 1/4 cup vinegar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 lime, very fine shredded zest and juice

Servings: persons

3 lbs tomatillos, cut into quarters
2 habanero peppers, seeds and all
2 onions, diced
3 garlic cloves
2 -4 chipotle chiles in adobo
1 1 cup fresh parsley (I used all three) or 1 cup fresh basil (I used all three)
1/4 cup bottled lemon juice
1 -2 teaspoon cumin (optional)
1/4 cup vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 lime, very fine shredded zest and juice

1
Prepare canner, jars and lids.
2
In a food processor place the first 6 ingredients, pulsing till very small pieces. It will be a tight fit. You can start to pulse to give more room then add additional ingredients.
3
In a large stainless saucepan combine all the ingredients.
4
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium high heat, stirring often to prevent sticking.
5
Cook for 10 minutes.
6
Ladle hot salsa into hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
7
Wipe rims, center lids and screw on band to fingertip tight.
8
Place jars in canner, cover and bring canner to a boil.
9
Process for 15 minutes.
10
Turn off heat, remove lid of canner and let jars sit for 5 additional minutes.
11
Remove jars, cool, label and store.

265

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs tomatillos, cut into quarters, 2 habanero peppers, seeds and all, 2 onions, diced, 3 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Canned Green Hell! falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Smoky, Spicy Tomatillo Salsa Verde Aka Canned Green Hell!

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