Easy Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
This chipotle salsa recipe is a bit sweet from the pineapple, tangy from the tomatillos, and a little bit spicy from the chipotles. Between the natural smokiness in the chipotle peppers and then broiling the ingredients, the salsa is also somewhat smoky-tasting. Pineapple chipotle salsa is wonderful over tacos, especially tacos al pastor, with chips, or as a lovely accompaniment to any Mexican-inspired meal.
Ingredients In Chipotle Salsa
For this easy, flavorful red tomatillo salsa with just a handful of ingredients, you’ll need the following items:
Tomatillos Garlic Onion Pineapple Chipotle pepper Salt
How to Make Chipotle Salsa
This smoky-sweet chipotle tomatillo salsa is so easy to make! Here’s an overview of the recipe:
What Kind Of Pineapple Should I Use?
It technically doesn’t matter if you use fresh pineapple slices or canned pineapple rings since it’s getting broiled and then blended. I use what I have on hand. If you’re using canned pineapple, make sure not to use crushed pineapple and select pineapple in rings. Also, pat the pineapple rings dry before broiling them since they can be very juicy which isn’t great in a very hot oven or broiler since all that liquid will be prone to burning from the natural sugars.
Is Chipotle Salsa Spicy?
On the heat scale, this is a very moderately spiced salsa and I really don’t consider it “spicy.” However, I have passion for spicy food so I may not be the best judge. All things considered though, you’re only using one or two canned chipotle peppers, and they’re the only ingredient which could be considered at all on the spicy side, but they’re not that spicy. Tomatillos, or green tomatoes, are not at all spicy in case you’ve never worked with them.
Tips for the Best Chipotle Salsa
Broiling: Whenever you’re broiling anything, make sure to keep a very close eye on it! Food can go from underdone to burnt in the matter of a minute under a very hot broiler. Make sure to watch your food, and not the clock, when you broil the ingredients for this salsa. Blending: Next, when you’re blending together the ingredients in either a blender or food processor, I recommend just blending on high speed for a few seconds in the blender or pulsing a few times in your food processor. I like to keep the salsa somewhat chunky rather than over-blending or over-processing it into a super smooth puree. Storing: Store the salsa in the fridge for up to one week. I find that the flavor marries and develops over the first few days and the salsa actually tastes better with time!
What to Serve with Chipotle Tomatillo Salsa
Try serving the red tomatillo salsa with one or more of the following dishes:
Baked tortilla chips Tacos al pastor Beef taco salad bowls Sweet potato black bean enchiladas Veggie burrito bowls Smothered beef burritos
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