Salsa Verde

Directions

1. 1
   Into a pot of boiling water put the tomatillos, onion, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook for about 8 minutes.
2. 2
   Strain the vegetables from the pot and reserve the cooking liquid.
3. 3
   Put the vegetables and cilantro in a blender or food processor and pulse.
4. 4
   Add the reserved cooking liquid 1/2 cup at a time and process to the consistency of a pourable puree.
5. 5
   Transfer to a large bowl, add the lime juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. 6
   The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
7. 7
   If you cant find fresh tomatillos in your local supermarket, you can use a 28-ounce can of tomatillos.
8. 8
   The flavor of the canned isnt as bright as the fresh, but its not too shabby in a pinch!