Fire Roasted Salsa

Ingredients

• 2 tomatoes (cored)
• 2 cloves garlic
• ½ red onion
• 1 ½ (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
• ½ jalapeno
• ½ lime
• 3 tbsp green chiles
• ¼ cup cilantro
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp sugar
• ¼ tsp pepper
• ¼ tsp sugar

Instructions:

1. On a medium-high open flame (gas range burner or grill), sear halved lime, whole tomatoes, onion and jalapeño.
2. In a food processor, combine whole tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño, lime juice and spices.
3. Pulse these ingredients and ensure texture remains chunky.
4. Add diced tomatoes, green chilies and cilantro then pulse twice more, to distribute evenly. These ingredients are already very soft and will break down easily.
5. Salsa can be served immediately, but for best results, chill overnight to deepen flavor. Keep salsa covered and refrigerated for up to one week.