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This Salsa is a vibrant blend of flavors that brings the essence of the garden to your table. It features Fire-Roasted Tomatoes, creating a robust base enriched with the freshness of cilantro, basil, and sage. A kick of heat comes from the Jalapeños, while paprika and ground cayenne add depth and a subtle spiciness. Garlic powder enhances the overall flavor profile. This Salsa is perfect for dipping, a topping for your favorite dishes, or being immersed into your favorite recipes, such as my Taquito Recipe.

This Salsa Is:

• Smooth, is not a chunky salsa. It resembles more of a restaurant style salsa.
• Super tasty with all of the added spices boosting its flavor.
• Spicy from the heat the Jalapeños give.
• A perfect snack to be served at all parties.

Salsa Video Tutorial:

Watch and Learn how to make this vibrant salsa recipe. You will need a Food Processor and a Large Pot to boil. If you plan to can the Salsa please refer to my Canning Post.

Ingredients In The Salsa:

• Fire Roasted Tomatoes: Adds a smoky flavor and rich texture, forming the salsa’s robust base.
• Diced Tomatoes: Provides freshness and juiciness, enhancing the overall consistency and flavor of the salsa.
• Cilantro: Offers a fresh taste that balances the spiciness and adds depth.
• Basil: Contributes a sweet, aromatic flavor that compliments the other herbs, rounding out the salsa’s profile.
• Sage: Adds an earthy note that enhances the complexity of the salsa’s flavor.
• Jalapeños: brings the heat and spice, elevating the flavor profile and adding character to the salsa.
• Paprika: Provides a mild sweetness and color while enhancing the overall flavor without giving more overwhelming heat.
• Ground Cayenne: Adds a small punch of heat, allowing you to adjust the spiciness level to your preference.
• Garlic Powder: Infuses a savory depth and richness, enhancing the overall flavor of the salsa.
• Salt: Essential for balancing the flavors.
• Tomato Paste: Thickens the salsa and intensifies the tomato flavor, creating a more cohesive texture.
• Water: Adjusts the consistency, ensuring the salsa is not too thick or too runny, making it perfect for dipping.

Anna Pham

Salsa

A vibrant blend of fire-roasted and diced tomatoes, fresh cilantro, basil, and sage. Jalapeños provide the heat, while paprika and cayenne add depth. Enhanced with garlic powder and balanced with salt, this salsa is thickened with tomato paste and blended with water for a perfect consistency. Enjoy your burst of homemade goodness in every bite!

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Prep Time 1 hour hr

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Servings: 15 half pint jars

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 Cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes Hunts
• 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes Hunts
• 1/4 Cup Cilantro
• 2 Tbsp Basil
• 2 Tbsp Sage
• 12 Jalapeños
• 1 Tbsp Paprika
• 1 Tbsp Ground Cayenne
• 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
• 2 Tbsp Salt
• 2 Cans Tomato Paste
• 2 Cups Water

Equipment

• 1 Food Processor
• 1 Large Pot
• 1 Spatula

Method

 

1. Using your Food Processor blend the fire-roasted tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cilantro, basil, sage, and jalapeños until most chunks have been blended out. *Depending on the size of your Food Processor you have have to do this step in small amounts*
   2 Cans Fire Roasted Tomatoes, 2 Cans Diced Tomatoes, 1/4 Cup Cilantro, 2 Tbsp Basil, 2 Tbsp Sage, 12 Jalapeños
2. Once you have finished processing those ingredients, pour them into a Large Pot. Mix in your paprika, ground cayenne, garlic powder, and salt with a Spatula.
   1 Tbsp Paprika, 1 Tbsp Ground Cayenne, 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder, 2 Tbsp Salt
3. Put the pot on the stove and begin bringing it to a boil. Add in the tomato paste and water while stirring so it mixes in well.
   2 Cans Tomato Paste, 2 Cups Water
4. Boil for 30 minutes while stirring occasionally. Beware of the bubbles popping while it is boiling, I would recommend covering with a lid to prevent splashing salsa.
5. Let Salsa cool and enjoy! If you would like to learn how to Can your Salsa please scroll up to my linked post with the Canning process.