Alton Brown Salsa Recipe

Alton Brown’s salsa is a colorful blend of tomatoes, peppers, and spices that can be prepared in 20 minutes, and enjoyed with tortilla chips.

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💗 Why You’ll Love This Salsa Recipe:

Bold Flavor: Bursting with fresh ingredients for a robust taste.
Versatile: Perfect for snacking, parties, or topping your favorite dishes.
Easy Prep: Quick whisking and a short wait yield satisfying results.

❓ What Is Alton Brown’s Salsa Recipe?

Alton Brown’s salsa is a zesty mix of Roma tomatoes, jalapenos, red pepper, onion, ancho chiles, and more, combined with lime juice and spices; it’s a burst of flavor and bursting with heat.

🍅 Alton Brown Salsa Ingredients

6 Roma tomatoes, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 seeded and minced jalapenos, plus 2 roasted, skinned and chopped jalapenos
1 red bell pepper, fine dice
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
2 dry ancho chiles, seeded, cut into short strips and snipped into pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 lime, juiced
Chili powder, salt, and pepper, to taste
Fresh scallions, cilantro, or parsley, to taste

🥗 How To Make Alton Brown Salsa

Whisk together all of the ingredients in a bowl.
Keep in the fridge for at least 12 hours to let the flavors develop.
Add tortilla chips for dipping.

💭 Recipe Tips

To taste, just change the amount of jalapeno.
For a smoother salsa, chop ingredients finely or leave them chunky.
The flavors will be amplified after 12 hours in the fridge.

🌮 What Goes Well With Salsa?

Salsa complements well with a wide variety of meals including tacos, nachos, burritos, quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas, salads, grain bowls, casseroles, meats, and dips and also be used as a dressing.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Salsa?

In The Fridge: Seal leftover salsa in a sealed container for 5 to 7 days.
In The Freezer: Freeze leftover salsa in portions for up to 4 months. Let thaw in the fridge before reheating.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Salsa?

Stove: Gently warm salsa for 4 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally until desired temperature.
Microwave: Heat salsa in short 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until warmed through

FAQs

Can I use dried cilantro instead of fresh salsa?

Certainly! Substitute dried cilantro for fresh salsa; adjust the quantity to taste the dried version adds flavor and convenience.

Why does my homemade salsa taste watery?

Your homemade salsa may taste watery if you don’t remove the seeds from the tomatoes, leading to excess moisture and diluted flavor.

How do you fix too spicy salsa?

To tame fiery salsa, add citrus juice for acidity, sugar, or honey to balance the heat. Adjust gradually for the desired taste.

How do I thicken up my homemade salsa?

To thicken salsa whisk in cornstarch, starting with a small amount and adding it gradually until it reaches the required thickness.

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Alton Brown Salsa Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 10
Total Fat 0.1g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 256mg
Total Potassium 99mg
Carbohydrates 2.4g
Dietary Fiber 0.7g
Sugars 1.4g
Protein 0.6g

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