Name: Santa Barbara Salsa
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 3 cups tomatillos; 3 cups tomatos; 2-3 cups jalapenos (or other fresh peppers to taste); 4 cloves garlic; 1 onion (red or vidalia); 2 bunches cilantro; 3 lemons; 1 tbsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tbsp cumin; 1 tbsp dried oregano; 2 tbsp dried basil

This is what I was raised on. The amounts are mostly proportional to give you a ballpark estimate of what I do. As always, adjust for taste and availability.

Santa Barbara Salsa

In everything, adjust for taste, use quality ingredients, and enjoy.

Course Condiment

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 30

Total Time 30

Servings 6 people

Ingredients

3 cups tomatillos
3 cups tomatos
2-3 cups jalapenos or other fresh peppers to taste
4 cloves garlic
1 onion red or vidalia
2 bunches cilantro
3 lemons
1 tbsp salt
1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
1 tbsp cumin
1 tbsp dried oregano
2 tbsp dried basil

Instructions

Finely chop the tomatillos, tomatos, jalapenos, cilantro, and onion. Combine them in mixing bowl. Or, use a food processor.
Finely dice the garlic and add to the mixing bowl.
Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl.
Squeeze the lemons into a small bowl. Catch the seeds as you squeeze. Discard any seeds that fall into the bowl.
Mix thoroughly. Let set for 15-30 minutes. Often times the heat from the jalapenos dissipates over time.
Taste and adjust for personal preference.