Charred Tomato Salsa

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 3 large ripe tomatoes (about 1.5 lbs)
• 1/2 cup minced onion
• 4 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 cup tequila
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 jalapeno, chopped (or to taste)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

• 1 position rack about 6 inches from broiler and preheat.
• 2 in a shallow pan, char the tomatoes, turning once, until blackened and soft (about 20 minutes total) and cool.
• 3 core the tomatoes but do not peel, and chop coarsely.
• 4 in a food processor, pulse together the tomatoes with any juice, the onion, garlic, tequila, lime juice, pepper and salt to desired smoothness.
• 5 taste and add additional salt if desired.
• 6 chill until ready to serve.
• 7 stir in cilantro just before serving.