Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Canning Recipe
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer all year round with this easy Roasted Tomatillo Salsa Verde Canning Recipe. Perfect for preserving garden-fresh tomatillos, this zesty salsa verde is a delightful condiment for tacos, grilled meats, or as a dip for tortilla chips. With fresh ingredients like roasted tomatillos, jalapeños, and cilantro, it packs a punch of flavor that elevates any dish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 cups of salsa verde 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pounds tomatillos (husks removed)
- 4 medium white onions (cut into wedges)
- 4 jalapeño chiles (or serrano peppers)
- 6 cloves garlic (peeled)
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Arrange tomatillos, onions, jalapeños, and garlic on a baking sheet.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes until soft and slightly charred.
- Let cool slightly, then blend roasted vegetables with lime juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, and cumin until smooth.
- Prepare jars by washing in hot soapy water; keep warm in the oven.
- Fill jars with salsa verde, leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Wipe rims clean before sealing.
- Process jars in a water bath canner for about 15 minutes once boiling.
- Remove jars carefully and let cool completely before storing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg