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    Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa

    Published on March 9, 2020 - Updated on January 12, 2023 by Chef Rodney - 1 Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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

    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!

    jalapeno tomatillo salsa

    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Fresh 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.

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    Fresh Jalapeños

    🍅 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.

    🌡️ How Hot are the Peppers

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

    Pepper TypeScoville Rating (Heat)
    Bell Pepper0-0
    Banana Pepper0-500
    Poblano Pepper1000-1500
    Jalapeño Pepper2500-8000
    Serrano Peppers10,000-25,000
    Manzano Pepper12,000-30,000
    Tabasco & Cayenne30,000-50,000
    Habanero Pepper100,000-300,000
    Ghost Pepper855,000-1,000,000
    Carolina Reaper1,500,000-2,300,000

    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:

    • Copycat Taco Bell Green Sauce
    • Copycat Chipotle Spicy Salsa
    • Instant Pot Chili Verde
    • Chicken Enchiladas In Green Sauce

    📋 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.

    jalapeno tomatillo salsa

    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!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 20 mins
    Course Salsa
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 30
    Calories 6 kcal

    Equipment

    • Food Processor

    Ingredients
     

    • 8 Tomatillos, parboiled, after removing husks
    • 4 Anaheim Pepper, parboiled, after removing seeds and pith
    • 1 small Yellow Onion, chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1 teaspoon Fresh Lime Juice
    • 1 Fresh Jalapeño, stemmed & seeded
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped (optional)
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    Instructions
     

    • 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.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 6kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 25mgPotassium: 28mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 24IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    • Spicy Green Olive Cilantro Salsa
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    1 Comment

    1. Sharon

      March 09, 2020 at 2:08 pm

      This salsa is to die for. I am not usually a fan of any salsa but when I tasted this one, I could not get enough of it. I had made it for guests that I knew loved salsa so for that reason I made it. Little did I know I would love it. Had some left over the next day so I put it on my salad. Will keep making this for sure.

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