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Homemade Mexican salsa is mouthwateringly delicious on a hot day, or any day. This recipe is about as easy as pushing a (blender) button, yet its flavor is so much brighter and fresher than salsa from a jar. Enjoy it as a snack or with a meal\u2014you just may never go back to store-bought salsa.<\/p>\n
Warm an ungreased cast-iron skillet over high heat. Pierce the jalapenos with a sharp knife, then place them in the hot skillet. Cook them for 15 to 20 minutes until they’re blistered and blackened, occasionally turning them.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>Avoid touching your eyes after handling jalapenos.<\/p>\n Immediately place the jalapenos in a small bowl and cover it for 20 minutes. Peel and discard the charred pepper skins, then remove the stems, seed and seed membrane from the peppers.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip: <\/em>The jalapeno’s real heat is in the seed membrane, or pith; it’s the white part that the seeds touch, which is why the seeds have a little heat too. Scrape out the seeds and pith to keep the salsa mild; leave in a small amount to retain some spicy heat.<\/p>\n Pulse the onion and garlic together four times in a food processor with the lid intact. Add the tomatoes, cilantro, salt and jalapenos, place the lid back on the food processor and pulse or blend until the salsa reaches the desired consistency.<\/p>\n Transfer the salsa to a bowl or storage container with a lid, and refrigerate it, covered, for an hour, or until serving time. The chilling time unites the flavors a bit. Serve the salsa with tortilla chips.<\/p>\n Store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Wide-mouthed jars work great, but any container with an airtight lid will do.<\/p>\n Homemade Mexican salsa lasts three to five days in the refrigerator. Freshen it up a bit after a day or two by squirting lime juice atop it before serving.<\/p>\n Yes, you can make it ahead of time, but not too far ahead of time. Make it early on the day you plan to use it, or at most, the night before. This ensures the freshest flavor.<\/p>\n It’s best to enjoy this salsa fresh. Salsas that freeze well usually involve cooking the salsa first, which cooks off most of the liquid. This freezer-worthy salsa<\/a> is one recipe that does work well for freezing.<\/p>\n The nice thing about this Mexican salsa recipe is you can make it as thick or thin as you like. If it’s too thin, drain some of the liquid. If you’ve processed it too much, add chopped tomatoes, garlic, onions and jalapeno peppers, and let the flavors marinate together for an hour or so in the fridge before enjoying.<\/p>\n Yes, this salsa can be made without a food processor. Use a blender or a handheld immersion blender until the salsa reaches the desired thickness. Another option is to use canned (or fresh) diced tomatoes in place of whole tomatoes and dice the other ingredients by hand rather than blending them.<\/p>\n Thick, crunchy tortilla chips are salsa-worthy, as they won’t fall apart when you dip them. Scoop-shaped tortilla chips maximize the amount of salsa per chip while minimizing drips. This salsa also tastes great on fish tacos or atop grilled fish dishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you like salsa from a jar, wait till you try this homemade Mexican salsa recipe! 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Next time I'm going to add extra jalapenos, garlic and cilantro.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2012-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"siegie99"},"reviewBody":"I made this today, but I added 5 jalapenos, cumin,2 garlic cloves,no salt. Thank You for the good recipe sir. Siegie in Tucson.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-08-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"MarineMom_texas"},"reviewBody":"I just made this recipe and it is delicious. I used about 1\/2 cup sliced jarred jalapenos for nachos instead of roasting the jalapenos and also used a can of fire roasted stewed tomatoes because it used less sugar. I used a regular 28 oz. can of tomatoes also. This is a winner. Tastes just like the salsa you get in restaurants. We loved it. I highly recommend this recipe as a Volunteer Field Editor for Taste Recipes.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-08-09","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mumsthewordz"},"reviewBody":"awesome recipe: I used 1 large can diced tomatoes drained, and 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes-only 1 drained. added 1\/4 tsp cumin and 1 TBLSP fresh squeezed lime. did not do the peppers in a pan. I just pulsed them with the rest of the other ingredients. absolutely loved it. just want to know how well this recipe does when canning in a hot water bath. thank you soooooo much.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-09-20","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"sylvia_moss"},"reviewBody":"This salsa is very good. It does taste like something served in a restaurant! I will be making this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"mglowney"},"reviewBody":"loved it! 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Much like what is served in the mexican restaurants here.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lubbylou55"},"reviewBody":"This is how ive been making mine for years, i use rotel instead, depends on whose all going to be eating some i use medium or hot","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gmh1944"},"reviewBody":"I add 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice to the recipe. Makes a difference.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-06-21","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"janetlsw"},"reviewBody":"I used the same recipe but added some lime for a little zing.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-10-08","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RaOwBe"},"reviewBody":"If you like salsa - this is a must make!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-02-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"hillaryskitchen"},"reviewBody":"I cheated and bought my jalapeno's in a jar and skipped the roasting of them, but when I was done and tasted it and was very satisfied! it was so quick and easy to make, and it was comparable to the mexican restaurant style served around here.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}}]},"video":{"title":"Mexican Homemade Salsa","description":"Check out this video for how to make Mexican Homemade Salsa.","url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MexicanHomemadeSalsa_DIYD_45319_032822_H.mp4","duration":"105","mime_type":"video\/mp4","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/videodam.tmbi.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/MexicanHomemadeSalsa204531920H_1920x1080.jpg","advertising":true,"jw_id":"YHnCmNQy","jw_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/videos\/YHnCmNQy-Uot7Fvi8.mp4","jw_thmub_url":"http:\/\/content.jwplatform.com\/v2\/media\/YHnCmNQy\/poster.jpg?width=720","jw_publish_date":"04\/20\/2022"},"rms_legacy_id":"45319","romance_copy_dek":"If you like salsa from a jar, wait till you try this homemade Mexican salsa recipe! 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Step 2:\u00a0 Prepare the peppers<\/h3>\n
Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 3: Blend the salsa<\/h3>\n
Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Step 4: Chill and serve<\/h3>\n
Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
Homemade Mexican Salsa Variations<\/h2>\n
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How to Store Homemade Mexican Salsa<\/h2>\n
How long does homemade Mexican salsa last?<\/h3>\n
Can you make homemade Mexican salsa ahead of time?<\/h3>\n
Can you freeze homemade Mexican salsa?<\/h3>\n
Mexican Salsa Recipe Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Julia Hartbeck for Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n
How do you thicken <\/strong>homemade <\/strong>Mexican salsa?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Can I make Mexican salsa without a food processor?<\/h3>\n
What should I serve with Mexican salsa?<\/h3>\n
Homemade Salsa Tips<\/h2>
How long does homemade salsa last for?<\/h3>Homemade salsa typically lasts for about 3 to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You can enjoy homemade salsa for even longer by making canned salsa<\/a> or freezer-friendly salsa<\/a>.
How do you thicken homemade salsa?<\/h3>If you like your salsa with a thicker, chunkier consistency, you can strain off some of the extra liquid after chilling. (Psst! Find even more salsa tips<\/a>.)
What should I serve with homemade salsa?<\/h3>We recommend serving crispy, crunchy tortilla chips with homemade salsa. Try adding a few other dipping options on the side, like homemade guacamole<\/a>.
Research contributed by Christina Herbst<\/a>, Taste Recipes Assistant Digital Editor<\/i>, and Peggy Woodward<\/a>, Taste Recipes Senior Food Editor<\/i>","Metadescription":null,"DigitalHeadnotes":"In the summertime, I love to make this easy, zippy homemade salsa recipe with fresh tomatoes from my garden. I even have a special pan for roasting the peppers. \u2014Roger Stenman, Batavia, Illinois","FreezerDirections":"","FreezerDirectionsTitle":"","HTMLTitle":"Best Homemade Salsa Recipe","RecipeVersionNumber":null,"WorkflowStatusId":9,"Directions":[{"Direction":"Heat a small ungreased cast-iron skillet over high heat. With a small sharp knife, pierce jalapenos; add to hot skillet. Cook until peppers are blistered and blackened, 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally.","SequenceNo":1},{"Direction":" Immediately place jalapenos in a small bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skins. 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How long does homemade salsa last for?<\/h3>Homemade salsa typically lasts for about 3 to 5 days when stored in an airtight container in the fridge. You can enjoy homemade salsa for even longer by making canned salsa<\/a> or freezer-friendly salsa<\/a>.
How do you thicken homemade salsa?<\/h3>If you like your salsa with a thicker, chunkier consistency, you can strain off some of the extra liquid after chilling. (Psst! Find even more salsa tips<\/a>.)
What should I serve with homemade salsa?<\/h3>We recommend serving crispy, crunchy tortilla chips with homemade salsa. Try adding a few other dipping options on the side, like homemade guacamole<\/a>.
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