Salsa Verde

1 lb. tomatillos (about 10 small, don’t use the large ones which are bitter)
2 Jalapeno peppers (use 1 Jalapeno and 1 Chipotle for smokier salsa, or 1 Serrano and 1 Jalapeno for spicier salsa)
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/4 white onion, roughly chopped
2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry cilantro
1 cup water

  1. Place tomatillos and peppers in a 4-quart saucepan and cover with water.
  2. Bring to boil, and continue boiling until tomatillos turn army green.
  3. Remove to blender and add remaining ingredients.
  4. Puree until smooth. Pour into medium sauce pan and bring to slow boil.
  5. Omit peppers from blender to make salsa base. Split salsa base into batches and add peppers to each batch to taste and puree separately.