Mesquite Roasted Salsa

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 tomatoes (more if you use roma)
• 2 habanero peppers
• 2 jalapenos
• 1/4 red bell pepper
• 5 garlic cloves
• 1/4 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 1/3 teaspoon oregano
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Recipe

• 1 1) soak mesquite chips in water for 10 to 15 minutes.
• 2 2) quarter up tomatoes
• 3 3) place them in container for chips, and place on one side of grill.
• 4 4) start up the grill til it is warmed up.
• 5 5) then bring the tomatoes, peppers, and garlic to the grill, place them on the opposite side of the chips and close the lid.
• 6 6) in about 10 minute or so flip the food and let sit for another 10 minute let it cook til there are grill marks.
• 7 7) cut up cilantro and place in blender.
• 8 8) place tomatoes in blender( cut them smaller for finer salsa) also leave some out til the end of the blend.
• 9 9) crush garlic and place in there
• 10 10) chop peppers and place in blender( remove seeds for less heat).
• 11 11) add in seasonings, vinegar, lime, and olive oil.
• 12 12) puree til you reach your desired chunky level ( add in the left out tomatoes if you did that) and set blender to chop.
• 13 13) (optional) place in a pot on the stove and cook on med heat, it seems to blend the flavors quicker. put in a container and enjoy!