Fire Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

A pair of Latina women stopped by the farm the other day and I learned these are Tomates. In Mexico what we call tomatoes are called jitomates. Like tomatoes, tomatillos are a member of the nightshade family and are related to the Cape Gooseberry. Tomatillos have the firm and tangy consistency of red tomatoes but they come in a paper-like husk. Sometimes known as husk tomatoes, they are excellent for making salsa verde.

Recipe for Fire Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Ingredients:

3 lbs Tomatillos

1 cup chopped onion

1 clove of garlic

1 cup chopped cilantro

1-2 jalapeños (seeded and chopped)

1/2 tsp sugar

2 Tbsp lime juice

Salt to taste

Directions:

Remove the husks.

Roast on a grill over hot coals (no flame) for about 20 minutes until tender. Turn them when they begin to blacken. This will give the salsa the black flecks that want in a fire roasted salsa.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Pulse until the desired consistency.

Salt to taste.

and once you have your salsa made you can turn it into this recipe...

http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/chile_verde/