Looking through salsa recipes

[moroccangirl]

I've never made it, but I need to learn. There is no really good jarred salsa here, and dh loves it. I don't always find Roma tomatoes. Are regular ones ok? And should I peel and seed them, or just chop as is?

[merigayle]

I always take the seeds out.

[moroccangirl]

What about the skin?

[witchypoo]

Are you making a cooked salsa? If so, peel them.

[moroccangirl]

Are you making a cooked salsa? If so, peel them.

Didn't know there was such a thing, but I don't plan on it. I found a recipe with pretty good reviews, I just have to find the ingredients here.

[merigayle]

i leave the skin on.

[Natasha]

http://www.homesicktexan.com/2008/08/august-is-time-for-pico-de-gallo.html

I just throw these ingredients into a food processor, and I'm not particular about amounts. It's one of those things that I make to taste.

[moroccangirl]

http://www.homesicktexan.com/2008/08/august-is-time-for-pico-de-gallo.html

I just throw these ingredients into a food processor, and I'm not particular about amounts. It's one of those things that I make to taste.

Thanks! Why do you put it in the food processor? You just don't like chunks?

[merigayle]

i chop, the blender or food processor makes it like gazpacho, imo, lol.

[caribougrrl]

for a jarred salsa, I would peel but not bother seeding

for a fresh salsa, I would not bother peeling or seeding


for canning, I use the recipe on p 12 of this http://cru.cahe.wsu.edu/CEPublications/PNW0395/PNW0395.pdf as a base, keeping the tomato/ lime juice/ pepper ratio constant, but sometimes I roast some of the chili peppers and/or the garlic, use different sorts of chili peppers for variations in flavour or heat...  I usually leave all the pepper seeds in... sometimes I toast the cumin... I usually increase the amount of garlic... you want to maintain a high acidity for canning, but between the tomatoes and the lime juice it shouldn't be a problem

[Natasha]

Thanks! Why do you put it in the food processor? You just don't like chunks?

Because it's faster. If I've got time I'll mince and chop, but if I just want quick salsa I throw things in the food processor.

Onions, garlic and peppers in first. Tomatoes last, and just a few clicks. It doesn't come out too soupy.

[badger]

I really like the Pioneer Woman's restaurant style salsa.....even though it uses canned tomatoes