My grandpa’s salsa is famous in my family, but it’s almost impossible to get him to spill his secrets….until now. Over the holidays I was gorging on his yummy creation when I started asking for bits and pieces of the recipe. I doubt I got it down 100% but I think I did a pretty good job re-creating the family favorite.
A few years ago I posted my salsa recipe and it hasn’t changed much over the years. Once I made my grandfather’s salsa I was hooked. The addition of the tomato sauce and dried oregano took it to the next level.
Ingredients
- 28oz can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 yellow onion (around 1/2 a cup), cut in large chunks
- small handful of cilantro (around 1/2 a cup)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2-3 serrano peppers (depending on your heat level), chopped
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- Not pictured: 1/2 red bell pepper, cut in large pieces
Place all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Blend until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
I like it to have a little bit of texture, not too blended. If you mix it in a food processor use the chop/pulse setting to get a good chunky salsa.
Bon Appetit!
