This is not your average grocery store salsa. Cry-Baby Salsa lives up to its name with a serious kick of heat from habaneros and assorted chili peppers, balanced by the freshness of ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and bright citrus juices. The texture is chunky and rustic, perfect for scooping with sturdy tortilla chips. It’s a bold, vibrant condiment that adds an explosion of flavor to tacos, grilled meats, or burritos. Best made ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld, this salsa is a staple for those who love spicy, authentic Mexican-inspired dishes. Wear gloves when prepping the peppers!
Cry-Baby Salsa
Description
This is not your average grocery store salsa. Cry-Baby Salsa lives up to its name with a serious kick of heat from habaneros and assorted chili peppers, balanced by the freshness of ripe tomatoes, sweet onions, and bright citrus juices. The texture is chunky and rustic, perfect for scooping with sturdy tortilla chips. It&# 226;ÂÂs a bold, vibrant condiment that adds an explosion of flavor to tacos, grilled meats, or burritos. Best made ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld, this salsa is a staple for those who love spicy, authentic Mexican-inspired dishes. Wear gloves when prepping the peppers!Ingredients
Directions
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Put on disposable gloves to protect your hands from the intense capsaicin in the habaneros and chili peppers.
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Stem, seed, and finely dice the habanero peppers and assorted chili peppers.
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Finely dice two large sweet onions (such as Vidalia or Florida Sweet).
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Dice twelve medium ripe tomatoes, removing excess seeds if desired to prevent a watery salsa.
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In a large glass bowl, combine the diced peppers, onions, and tomatoes.
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Add the dried cilantro, dried oregano, dried minced garlic, garlic salt, cumin, and black pepper to the bowl.
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Squeeze in the juice from two small limes and one to two lemons.
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Pour in four tablespoons of hot pepper vinegar (or a substitute like Dat'l Do-It vinegar).
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Stir all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
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Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least a few hours, or overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve cold with sturdy tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1506.0kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 19.8g31%
- Saturated Fat 3.6g18%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 120.0mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 384.0g128%
- Dietary Fiber 150.0g600%
- Sugars 16.2g
- Protein 84.0g168%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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