Fresh Tomatillo Salsa Verde
Ingredients
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5 cups chopped tomatillos
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1 cups seeded, chopped long green chiles (can use Hatch peppers)
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1 cup seeded, finely chopped jalapeño peppers
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4 cups chopped onions
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1 cup bottled lemon or lime juice
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6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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2 tablespoon ground cumin (optional)
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3 tablespoons dried oregano leaves (optional)
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1 tablespoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 cup chopped Cilantro
Instructions
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Preparing Tomatillos: Remove the dry outer husks from tomatillos; wash thoroughly. They do not need to be peeled or seeded.
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Preparing Peppers: Remove stems from peppers and chop roughly. No need to remove the seeds unless you prefer a milder salsa. The seeds and veins of the pepper is where the heat is concentrated.
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Hot Pack: Combine all ingredients except cilantro in a large saucepan and stir frequently over high heat until mixture begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Stir in cilantro.
