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Habanero peppers are known for carrying some serious heat, but there’s a lot of flavor packed in there as well. To enjoy this pepper without being overwhelmed, I make habanero salsa.<\/p>\n
The habanero has a much higher Scoville rating<\/a> than the jalapeno, so only a single habanero pepper is needed to make this homemade habanero salsa recipe. Chopped fresh tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and cider vinegar bring out the sweet, smoky, floral notes of the habanero.<\/p>\n It takes less than 10 minutes of prep work, and I promise that a homemade salsa<\/a> will beat the store-bought stuff every time.<\/p>\n In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, habanero, garlic, cilantro, cider vinegar and salt. If desired, cover the bowl and refrigerate the salsa for one to two hours before serving.<\/p>\n Keep habanero salsa covered in the fridge so it stays nice and fresh. I don’t recommend freezing salsa because the texture will change and it won’t be as appetizing.<\/p>\n When stored properly in the fridge, this salsa lasts for up to a week.<\/p>\n I much prefer fresh tomatoes for salsa, but you can substitute canned tomatoes if needed.<\/p>\n This spicy habanero salsa is the perfect condiment for lots of Mexican dishes, from tacos and tostadas to nachos and tamales<\/a>. For a snack to share, use this habanero salsa in a 7-layer dip<\/a>. Or, just grab a bag of chips and the bowl of salsa and go to town!<\/p>\n We recommend using food-safe gloves when working with hot peppers. Otherwise, your hands will still be spicy after you’re done cutting, and it will burn if you rub your eyes or certain other body parts. 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Habanero Salsa Variations<\/h2>\n
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Can you use canned tomatoes for a habanero salsa recipe?<\/h3>\n
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