roasted salsa
sides | mexican sauce6 lbs. tomatoes, halved
5-10 jalapeño peppers, halved and seeded
1 bell pepper, quartered and seeded (optional)
1 large onion, peeled and quartered
10 cloves of garlic, peeled
- bake vegetables at 375°F, cut side up, until they begin to soften, about 25 minutes
- broil for 2-5 minutes until they begin to char
- remove from oven and let cool slightly before processing, reserving pan juices
1 bunch cilantro, lower stems removed
1 tbsp. salt
- add to food processor or blender with roasted vegetables and pulse until chunky but not puréed, adding pan juices as needed
- adjust salt