Description
Canning tomatillo sauce is a delightful way to preserve the vibrant flavors of tomatillos, making it an essential addition to your pantry. This versatile and zesty sauce can elevate a variety of dishes, from tacos and grilled meats to nachos and rice bowls. With a blend of fresh ingredients and spices, each jar bursts with flavor, allowing you to enjoy the essence of summer all year long. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced canner, this easy recipe will guide you through the process of creating homemade tomatillo salsa that’s free from preservatives and full of natural goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 dry quarts tomatillos (husked, washed, and finely chopped)
- 1 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 8 garlic cloves (finely crushed)
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro (minced)
- 4 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tsp red chile flakes
- 4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Sterilize jars and lids by boiling them or running through the dishwasher.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine tomatillos, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, red chile flakes, salt, and optional water.
- Simmer while stirring frequently until the mixture thickens to about one-third of its original consistency (15-20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and blend the mixture until smooth.
- Use a funnel to fill sterilized jars with the blended sauce, leaving half an inch of headspace.
- Process jars in a boiling water bath: 15 minutes for pint jars or 20 minutes for quart jars.
- Cool completely before storing in a cool dark place.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 40
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg