Bonstrs Awesome Salsa

Name: Bonstrs Awesome Salsa
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 Large bowl of salsa, 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 5 medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; 8 scallions, finely chopped; 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 4 limes, juice of; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar

Submitted by Bonnie Traynor

"THIS is what I'm known for! When folks come to my house, they look forward to the salsa....: ) The secret is in the limes!!!"

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 11
Yields:: 1 Large bowl of salsa
Serves:: 12

ingredients

5 medium plum tomatoes, finely chopped
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
8 scallions, finely chopped
¹⁄₄ cup pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 limes, juice of
2 tablespoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 cloves fresh garlic, pressed
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¹⁄₄ cup red wine vinegar

directions

Combine all ingredients in large bowl, (remove tomato sauce from can first) Refrigerate to allow flavors to marry for 1 hour.
Alter salt, garlic, jalapenos and cayenne to taste.
I tend to make it mild for all of the whimps I have to cook for, but I LOVE it spicy!!
If available in your area, enjoy this salsa with Tostito Chile& Lime Tortilla chips!

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Reviews

Oh.... my.. GAWD.... This is SALSA NIRVANA!!! I've never tasted anything like this in my life. I made it for a party, and people were practically tackling each other to get to it! I had to make another batch! Not super hot, but you could "kick it up a notch" with more jalapeno if you wanted, I suppose. VERY tart and citrus-laced. Lots of body, color, and visual appeal. Try it on burgers, chili, almost anything!!! Bonstr, whoever you are, BOTTLE THIS STUFF!!! You'll be rich.

Llarion
Holy cow! This salsa is defintely "Awesome". Never mind the chips...I could eat this with a spoon! Yum

Tracy Arthur
I've been looking for the perfect salsa recipe and feel like this is it. Maybe it's the lime's (as Bonstr says) or the fresh Missouri Roma tomatoes....either way, this salsa is great. Try it. McCool PS: I add a little cilantro (just personal taste)!

Jimmy McCool
If ever there were a five-star salsa, this is the one!!!!! We all loved it! Super!!! UPDATE: Bonnie, I just made a double batch of your salsa (again!) over the weekend and had to let you know once more how much we love it! (I think I'm addicted!) =;)

susan
The combination of pickeled peppers and vinegar were too much for me--left a strong after taste. I would prefer regular jalapenos and cut the vinegar out. Cilantro would be a good addition.

Cozette

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Tweaks

Hi Bonnie, Great recipe, fun to make and delicious taste. We did make a few minor changes though - halved the pepper, doubled the jalapenos, and used normal distilled vinegar in place of the RW vinegar. We also simmered the sauce on the stove before chilling in jars. Still - perfect taste out of that and you're absolutely right about the Limes! -ARG

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