Summer Fresh Salsa

9 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 -4 lbs tomatoes
  • 1 small chopped onion
  • 1 chopped green pepper
  • 1 chopped sweet red pepper
  • 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 4 fresh minced garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Submerge the tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunge into cold water to remove the skins.
  2. 2
    Squeeze the tomato over the sink to remove excess juice (if you don't your salsa will be watery).
  3. 3
    Place in a large bowl and using your hands or potato masher smash the tomato up till no big chunks.
  4. 4
    Stir in onion, peppers (you may wish to taste the salsa as you add the serrano to control the heat), cilantro, and garlic.
  5. 5
    Add sugar, then salt and pepper to taste.
  6. 6
    Chill 1/2 hour before serving to incorporate the flavors. time includes chill time.

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