Summer Fresh Salsa

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 3 -4 lbs tomatoes
• 1 small chopped onion
• 1 chopped green pepper
• 1 chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 4 fresh minced garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup sugar
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 submerge the tomatoes into boiling water for 30 seconds and then plunge into cold water to remove the skins.
• 2 squeeze the tomato over the sink to remove excess juice (if you don't your salsa will be watery).
• 3 place in a large bowl and using your hands or potato masher smash the tomato up till no big chunks.
• 4 stir in onion, peppers (you may wish to taste the salsa as you add the serrano to control the heat), cilantro, and garlic.
• 5 add sugar, then salt and pepper to taste.
• 6 chill 1/2 hour before serving to incorporate the flavors. time includes chill time.