Ingredients
- Tomatillos, husked and washed: 2 pounds
- Jalapeño peppers, stemmed: 4-6 (adjust to desired heat level)
- White onion, quartered: 1 medium
- Garlic cloves, unpeeled: 6
- Cilantro, roughly chopped: 1 cup
- Lime juice: 1/2 cup
- Kosher salt: 2 teaspoons
- Ground cumin: 1 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Toss tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic cloves on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tomatillos are soft and slightly charred, flipping halfway through.
- Step 3: Let the roasted vegetables cool slightly. Peel the garlic cloves.
- Step 4: In a food processor or blender, combine the roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and cumin. Pulse until the salsa is roughly blended but still has some texture.
- Step 5: Prepare your canning jars and lids according to manufacturer's instructions for hot-pack canning. Ladle hot salsa into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace if necessary. Wipe jar rims. Center lids on jars and apply bands fingertip tight.
- Step 6: Process in a boiling water canner for 15 minutes for pint jars (adjust processing time according to your altitude). After processing, turn off heat, remove lid, and let jars sit in canner for 5 minutes. Remove jars and let cool completely, listening for the seals to pop. Check seals. Unsealed jars should be refrigerated and used promptly.
Notes
- Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to one year; refrigerate after opening.
- For a quick warm-up, microwave a portion in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until heated through.
- Serve this vibrant salsa verde with grilled chicken, tacos, or as a zesty topping for scrambled eggs.
- For a deeper, smokier flavor, broil the vegetables for the last few minutes of roasting, watching carefully to prevent burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American