Spicy Smoked Salsa

When I bought my husband a smoker for Christmas I never would have dreamed about using it for anything other than smoking and cooking meat.  After trying some salsa that my friend had made in his smoker, I was hooked.  The spicy flavor of the jalapeños combined with the smoky goodness from the smoker was instantly addictive.  

It’s super easy to make and only takes a few ingredients. 

You will need: A smoker, a food processor or blender, tomatoes, jalapeno, garlic, red onion, cilantro, a lime, and salt.

Step 1 Start by tossing tomatoes,(I used a carton of cherry tomatoes but any will do) 2-3 jalapeños, 2-3 garlic cloves, onto a smoker tray lined with foil or parchment paper. If you like a super smokey flavor you can put the onion into the smoker as well, I prefer the onion added fresh after the peppers, tomatoes, and garlic are smoked.  

Step 2 Get the smoke going in your smoker and turn smoker to medium-high heat. (around 300 degrees) Smoke the vegetables for 45 mins.  (I used apple wood bisquettes however any type will work fine) 

Step 3  Remove the tray from the smoker and place ingredients into the food processor or blender.  If you prefer a more mild salsa then remove the seeds from the jalapeno before adding it to the bowl.  Add in a handful of fresh cilantro, 1/2 of a large red onion, and a tsp of salt. 

Step 4  Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime.  Massage the lime before cutting to get the most juice for your squeeze. 

Step 5 Blend the ingredients for 20-30 seconds until well chopped.  Add more salt or lime to taste.  Transfer to a bowl and serve with chips.  

If you have any leftovers you can keep it covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.

Smoke. Blend. Devour! 

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Spicy Smoked Salsa

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time45 mins

Total Time1 hr

Servings: 4

Author: Cindee

Ingredients

• 1 package of cherry tomatoes
• 2-3 jalapeno
• 2-3 cloves garlic
• 1/2 large red onion
• 1 handful of cilantro
• 1-2 limes
• 1-2 tsp salt.

Instructions

• Start by tossing tomatoes,(I used a carton of cherry tomatoes but any will do) 2-3 jalapeños, 2-3 garlic cloves, onto a smoker tray lined with foil or parchment paper. If you like a super smokey flavor you can put the onion into the smoker as well, I prefer the onion added fresh after the peppers, tomatoes, and garlic are smoked.
• Get the smoke going in your smoker and turn smoker to medium-high heat. (around 300 degrees) Smoke the vegetables for 45 mins. (I used apple wood bisquettes however any type will work fine) If you are using a Trager type grill you can use a metal pie pan and place ingredients directly over the coals.
• Remove the tray from the smoker and place ingredients into the food processor or blender. If you prefer a more mild salsa then remove the seeds from the jalapeno before adding it to the bowl. Add in a handful of fresh cilantro, 1/2 of a large red onion, and a tsp of salt.
• Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime. Massage the lime before cutting to get the most juice for your squeeze.
• Blend the ingredients for 20-30 seconds until well chopped. Add more salt or lime to taste. Transfer to a bowl and serve with chips.

Notes

Keep salsa covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Bring to room temperature before serving.