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Salsa My Way Recipe

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Ingredients

1 medium onion, quartered .
2 (28 oz) cans whole tomatoes with juice, drained, reserving juice .
1/4-1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (to taste) .
1 bunch fresh cilantro, leaves & stems .
1 tsp garlic salt .
salt, to taste

Directions

Step #1 The very first thing you do is to open the can of tomatoes, & let it start draining; don't forget, don't throw away the juice, you will need it later.
Step #2 Using a food processor/blender:.
Step #3 Place onion, & garlic salt in the processor, red pepper flakes, & pulse a few times, until the onion is the size you prefer.
Step #4 Remove the onion mixture & place this in a medium size bowl; use a larger bowl to double or triple.
Step #5 Place cilantro* in processor & pulse a few times,stopping to scrape sides of processor.
Step #6 Remove cilantro & place it in the bowl containing the onion mixture.
Step #7 Place the drained tomatoes in the processor, & pulse a few times.
Step #8 Now is the time to add in the reserved tomato juice.
Step #9 I happen to like mine on the thin side, so I use all of it.
Step #10 Combine the mixture, & check your seasonings.
Step #11 If you need more salt, now is the time to check for it, as well as garlic & the red pepper flakes.
Step #12 I find that salsas retain their freshness in a glass container.
Step #13 Note: If you want the salsa even thinner add a few tbsps water.
Step #14 *If you have a problem with the cilantro (too thick to process) just add a couple of tbsps reserved juice or the same amount of water.
Step #15 That will "free up" the blades on your pocessor.
Step #16 When I make salsa, & I always at least triple the recipe, I store mine in a glass jar or mixing bowl with a lid.
Step #17 It will keep for about 2 weeks.
Step #18 Try & find a glass container, it will lst much longer.
Enjoy the Salsa My Way recipe