Easy Food Processor Salsa II

SuperSpike's Note:

A tweak on one of my top rated recipes. A thick salsa with bold flavors that's sure to please.

• Total Time: 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 Quarts

• 4 garlic cloves
• 3 large jalapenos, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 dash cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 drops maggi seasoning (optional)
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can Mexican tomato sauce (spicy)
• 4 roma tomatoes
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced into 3/4 inch chunks
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, stems removed

Directions:

1. Cut stem end off of Roma Tomatoes and make an "X" in the skin on the other end and place in a microwave safe bowl, add a couple tablespoons of water and cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on high about 2 minutes, until tomatoes are softened and skins come off easily. Discard skins and set aside.
2. Put garlic, jalepeno, spices, Maggi Seasoning and lime juice in the work bowl of a 6 cup food processor with the chopping blade, and pulse a couple times until the garlic and jalepeno are minced.
3. Add canned tomatoes and pulse about 3 times.
4. Add Roma tomatoes, onion, and cilantro and pulse until the onion is at desirable size- 1/4 inch or so.

Reviews

[CandyTX]

Oh, there's a tie in this house for the original and this one. I like the original better because I like thinner salsas. Tom liked this one better - thicker :) Both are excellent!