Ingredients
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3 lbs tomatoes, home-grown,if available
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 small vidalia onion, finely chopped
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1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup finely chopped fresh spicy globe basil
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1/8 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
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1/4 cup red wine vinegar
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1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 tablespoon lime juice
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 ripe avocado
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2 large jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped mild green chilies, drained
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil.
- Add tomatoes and scald for 2 minutes.
- Drain.
- Submerse immediately in a bowl of cold water and ice and let sit for a few minutes.
- Remove skins and discard.
- Remove stem core and discard.
- Cut tomatoes in small chunks and discard seeds and juice.
- In a large pot, add all ingredients.
- Bring mixture to a boil.
- Over medium-high heat, cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Strain off any excess liquid.
- If desired, puree half the batch to make a smooth salsa.
- If desired, add 8 tablespoons of chunky salsa to a ripe avocado to make guacamole.