Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa

This Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa served with tortilla chips is perfect for any Mexican themed meal. Easy to make and packed full of flavors!

There's nothing like a good Salsa recipe for when you are hosting a Mexican themed dinner party. And this Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa recipe does not disappoint!

As with most recipes that call for hot peppers, in this case, Jalapeños, you can control the heat by the amount you use. It's also important to note that the heat mostly comes from the seeds so make sure you keep that in mind while preparing this salsa.

If you are looking to make a really hot salsa, you can substitute the Anaheim peppers (which are pretty mild) for something like a Serrano Pepper. Or you can try my Spicy Salsa Recipe.

You might be tempted to skip the parboiling step for the tomatillos and peppers. I strongly suggest you don't as parboiling them will help with the flavor of this salsa. Especially the tomatillos.

🌶 How to Handle Hot Peppers

The capsaicin in hot peppers is what makes peppers hot. If you handle hot peppers gloveless, it’s a guarantee that you’re in for a nasty case of chili burn, both on your fingers and anywhere you rub. Like your face. Ouch!

Even if you wear disposable gloves, be careful about what you touch. The gloves are going to protect your fingers, but touching any part of your body with the gloves after you’ve handled hot peppers can lead to severe chili burn. Resist the temptation to rub your eyes. Wait until you’ve removed your gloves and washed your hands thoroughly with soap.

🍅 How long does Salsa last

While several factors come into play, homemade salsa will last 4 to 6 days when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze salsa in an airtight container or bag for up to 4 months.

🔪 Equipment Needed

You will need a food processor to make this delicious Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa recipe.

The Scoville Scale is the measurement that tells you the spiciness of a given type of pepper.

Pepper Type	Scoville Rating (Heat)
Bell Pepper	0-0
Banana Pepper	0-500
Poblano Pepper	1000-1500
Jalapeño Pepper	2500-8000
Serrano Peppers	10,000-25,000
Manzano Pepper	12,000-30,000
Tabasco & Cayenne	30,000-50,000
Habanero Pepper	100,000-300,000
Ghost Pepper	855,000-1,000,000
Carolina Reaper	1,500,000-2,300,000

Need a little inspiration for a Mexican dish to go along with this fantastic salsa? Then check out my collection of Mexican Food Recipes.

For more great recipes with Tomatillos, I suggest you check these recipes out:

📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make this Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Tomatillos, Anaheim Chili, Yellow Onion, Garlic Cloves, Lime Juice, Jalapeños and Fresh Cilantro.

🥣 How to make Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Remove the husks from the tomatillos and place them in the boiling water for 4 minutes or until they soften slightly. Do the same with the peppers. Set aside and let them cool.
In a food processor, puree the tomatillos. Add the Anaheim peppers, jalapeños, onion and garlic. Add lime juice and cilantro (optional).
Serve with Tortilla Chips.