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Sweet & Smoky Salsa

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Total Time
Prep: 1 hour Process: 15 min.

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Taste of Home's Editorial Process

Updated on May 12, 2022

I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I think this recipe would also taste great using plum tomatoes. Also, if you can't use wood chip charcoal, you might try adding a little liquid smoke to the salsa while it cooks. —Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

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Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Grill Wok

Editor's Note: If you do not have a grill wok or basket, use a disposable foil pan. Poke holes in the bottom of the pan with a meat fork to allow liquid to drain.
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Sweet & Smoky Salsa

Contest Winner
1 review
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 min
Yield 4 pints

Ingredients

  • 1 cup soaked mesquite wood chips
  • 2 medium onions
  • 12 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 3 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided
  • 2 pounds tomatillos, husked (about 12)
  • 2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 8)
  • 6 jalapeno peppers
  • 1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
  • 1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
Text Ingredients

Directions

  1. Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions.
  2. Cut onions in quarters; place in a small bowl. Add garlic and 1-1/2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning; toss to coat. Arrange on grilling grid; place on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, cut tomatillos, tomatoes and jalapenos in half; place in a large bowl. Add remaining barbecue seasoning; toss to coat. Grill in batches, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
  4. When cool enough to handle, chop vegetables. Transfer to a Dutch oven; stir in vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Immediately stir in cilantro.
  5. Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight.
  6. Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts

1/4 cup: 49 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 180mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch.

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