So we have two lucky winners of the Spooning Can-It-Forward Day recipe contest. Portland’s own Keri Padon and Chris Ericsen (of Swing Top Soda Co.) submitted the following delectable salsa, and they will be getting the Ball canning starter kit! This salsa is hot and garlicky, and just in time for full-on tomato season. Congrats Chris and Keri!
Fried Garlic Grilled Jalapeño Tomatillo Salsa
10 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 fresh tomatillos, whole
6 jalapeños, de-stemmed and sliced in rounds
3 T. rice vinegar
3 T. brown sugar
1 bunch cilantro
Salt & pepper
Fry the garlic in the olive oil until golden brown. Set aside and let cool. Take 2 tablespoons of the oil used for frying and dress the onion, jalapeño, and tomatillo. Grill until nice and charred. Mix all ingredients and add to food processor, blender, or chop all with a knife to make as chunky as you want. Add salt and pepper to taste. NOTE: If sauce is too spicy add more sugar. If you like it super spicy omit the sugar. May also be used as a marinade for grilled foods.
Place in hot, sterilized jars and can using a boiling water bath. (Follow the salsa canning instructions here.)