Are you tired of spending big bucks on restaurant-style salsa when you can create a mind-blowing, restaurant-quality version at home? Get ready to transform your taste buds with this ultimate Chipotle Hot Salsa Copycat recipe that brings the perfect balance of smoky, spicy, and tangy flavors in just 25 minutes! Whether you're hosting a party, craving a zesty snack, or want to elevate your Mexican cuisine game, this homemade salsa will have everyone asking for your secret recipe.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 2 cups
Ingredients
- 4 ripe tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Mince the garlic cloves and have lime and chipotle peppers ready.
- Remove chipotle peppers from adobo sauce and finely dice them, keeping some of the adobo sauce for added smoky flavor.
- Heat a medium-sized skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped tomatoes and onions, allowing them to roast and develop a slightly charred exterior.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and continue cooking for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Transfer the roasted tomato and onion mixture to a food processor or blender. Add diced chipotle peppers, a small amount of adobo sauce, chopped cilantro, and fresh lime juice.
- Pulse the mixture until it reaches a slightly chunky consistency, ensuring some texture remains in the salsa.
- Taste the salsa and add salt gradually, mixing and tasting until the desired flavor is achieved.
- Let the salsa cool to room temperature, which will allow the flavors to meld together more completely.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or storage container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavor profile.
Tips
- Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes for the best taste – Roma or vine-ripened tomatoes work best.
- For a deeper smoky flavor, consider roasting your vegetables slightly longer in the skillet.
- Control the heat by adjusting the number of chipotle peppers – start with one and add more if you like it spicier.
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest, most vibrant flavor.
- Let the salsa rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to fully develop and meld together.
- For a smoother consistency, blend longer; for a chunkier salsa, pulse briefly in the food processor.
- Always taste and adjust seasonings gradually to achieve your perfect flavor profile.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 10kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg
