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Late Harvest Salsa Verde

10/2/2016

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Late Harvest Heirloom Tomatoes...

Last week, my lovely wife Annette brought home some really nice heirloom tomatoes. A friend was clearing out the last of the summer vegetables in their garden. It is late in the harvest season here in the Russian River Valley. Most of the wine grapes have been harvested. Venus is clearly visible in the evening sky. The nights are beginning to cool, and the feeling of autumn is in the air. This means that these heirloom tomatoes will not fully ripen. As you can see in the photo above, many of the tomatoes are still green. Fear not! These tomatoes are a perfect fit for a tangy late harvest salsa verde. Waste not, want not...Click "Read More" for the details...
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Pan-roasted jalapenos, onions, and garlic with salt and pepper...
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The tomatoes are beginning to simmer...
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Ready for tacos!


Late Harvest Salsa Verde


1 to 2  dozen                             Assorted Small "Greenish" Tomatoes
1                                                White Onion (medium size)
​2 -3     cloves                            Garlic
1-2                                             Jalapenos (roasted and peeled)
1-2      Tbsp                              Lime Juice
2          tsp                                Ground Cumin
1-2      Tbsp                              Chopped Fresh Cilantro*

*Add freshly ground pepper and salt to taste
  Cilantro is a nice touch, but also an option. 

Place the tomatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Set the covered pan on the stove to simmer.
Simmer the tomatoes until they are soft. Be careful not to overcook them. The tomatoes should retain their shape. The idea is to soften them without obliterating them! :)

While the tomatoes are simmering, quarter the onion and begin toasting it; along with the garlic, and jalapenos. While I have been known to use a propane torch on occasion, I usually like to use a cast iron pan. You can also roast the peppers over an open flame on the stovetop if you prefer. The idea is to develop the flavor of the pepper.

Peel the charred skin from the jalapenos. Peel the garlic. 
Combine the simmered tomatoes with all of the other ingredients and place in a blender or food processor. Blend or process until you get the texture and consistency that you prefer. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Serve with chips, tacos, or just about anything else that comes to mind. Share and enjoy! :)

 


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    I have been baking breads, pies, cakes, and other treats ever since I was old enough to turn on the oven by myself. Although baking is my first love, I'm pretty good at the other stuff too! Over the years I have prepared everything from a pot of beans, to a whole roasted pig over an open fire! 
    Living along the Russian River in Sonoma county, surrounded by the countless California vineyards, orchards, wineries, and family farms is the inspiration for much of what you will read and see here. This blog is also home to some of my favorite traditional family recipes. There is always something new going on in my kitchen. Be sure to stop by often. 
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    -Carlos Olmos (a.k.a Chop)

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