Smokey Pico de Gallo-Style Salsa
Smokey Pico de Gallo-Style Salsa
Prep time : 10 minutes
Smoke time : 60 minutes
Makes : a little over 1 pint
Smoker Pellets : Hardwood pellets in apple wood
Ingredients :
1.5 pounds of ripe, fresh tomatoes, halved
1 red onion
1 jalapeño or Fresno chili pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 bunch of cilantro
1 small garlic clove, crushed
The juice and zest of 1 juicy lime (use 2 if less juicy)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
INSTRUCTIONS :
Arrange your tomatoes, onions, and peppers on a baking sheet lined with parchment
Smoke at 275 degrees for 60 minutes
Place the veggies along with the remaining ingredients into the work bowl of a food processor and pulse to desired consistency
Taste and adjust seasoning
Serve with fresh tortilla chips or on top of burgers as a delish topping!