Santa Salsa. Sounds intriguing doesn’t it!?
I’ve made homemade salsa several times before, but never with tomatillos. Tomatillos are small, green and covered with a paper like husk. And they are sticky.
This salsa recipe really is pretty easy. Especially if you have a full size food processor. I did not, I used my mini one which took forever. I need to add a food processor to my Christmas wish list! Santa, are you reading this? You could blend all this in a blender also.
Want to make some? Here’s what you need: Tomatillos, jalapenos, garlic, salt, onions, cumin and cilantro.
First, I peeled the paper-like skin off of the tomatillos, rinsed in a bowl of warm water for about 5 minutes and then layed on a towel to dry. Then cut the onions in half.
Rinse off the jalapenos and place on a baking sheet with the whole tomatillos and halved onions. Roast at 400 degrees for 15 min, turning once.
Then de-seed the jalapenos and peel the onions and cut into quarters.
Next is the fun part! Blending all the ingredients together. I started with the jalapenos, making sure they are chopped up really finely. I wouldn’t want to bite into a big piece of hotness. Then add in the onions. Followed by the tomatillos, cilantro, salt, garlic and cumin.
Pulse food processor until the salsa has reached your desired consistency.
SANTA SALSA
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4 lbs. tomatillos
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2 white onions
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14 jalapenos
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4 Tbsp. minced garlic
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1 1/2 c. fresh cilantro leaves
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2 tsp. cumin
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3 tsp. salt
Instructions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On large roasting plan place whole tomatillos, halved onions and whole jalapenos. Roast for 15 min., turning once.
Peel onions and chop into quarters. Cut the jalapenos in half and de-seed.
In a food processor add the jalapenos first. Chop until very fine. Then add onions, garlic, tomatillos, cilantro, salt and cumin. Process until all ingredients are chopped into tiny pieces or until desired consistency is reach.
Yields 6 pint size jars full. Store in refrigerator.
I wanted to make this and give it away so I thought it was a great idea to put it in a mason jar, label it with my handmade labels and pass out to my friends. Though I wish I had made more than 6 jars.
Dip, dunk, spoon or pour! This zesty and tangy salsa can be enjoyed as a dip, served over a dish, eaten with a spoon or as a substitute for a relish. 
Cute, cute, cute! I love homemade presents!
Yea, I think (well I hope) people really appreciate my homemade gifts this year too!
I wish you’d made more too!
Awe Jan~I know…you even checked your doorstep and it wasn’t there. Next time!
I’m all about homemade gifts this year. These are adorable all dressed up and it sounds like they taste delicious! I think Santa should bring me some 🙂
This is one santa you can dress up how you’d like! ha!
That the greatest idea!
Very creative of you.
Whoever receives these are very lucky.
Thanks Cara! It was fun to make and package up like that!
Cute! Great idea. This is so original. Sounds spicy too..which is exactly what I like 🙂
Thanks Laura~You can add as many jalapenos as you’d like! Or some hot sauce!
I may have to try making this! I love to go to Moes to get their Tomatillo salsa it is my Fav!
You could scale down the recipe and make just enough for the two of you if you wanted a smaller batch.
I’ve never tried making anything with tomatillos before, but this salsa will have to go on my “to do” list!
This was my first tomatillo experience too! And it turned out well 🙂 Good luck!
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so festive! I love it!
Ah thank you!