How to make the BEST Smoked Salsa

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Banana peppers provide a milder heat, while bell peppers are more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a fresh flavor, while spinach is a budget-friendly green.

Prepare your stand-up electric smoker to a temperature between 225 and 250 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cut the tomatoes in half and remove the stem.

Place the tomatoes skin side up on a rack.

Drizzle olive oil and sprinkle salt on the tomatoes.

Cut the red onion in half, peel it, and cut it into quarters.

Butterfly the jalapeños and serrano peppers, cutting them in half without going all the way through.

Place the jalapeños and serrano peppers on the rack with the tomatoes and onion.

Add mesquite wood chips to the smoker.

Smoke the vegetables for at least 1.5 hours, or longer for more smokiness.

Remove the vegetables from the smoker and let them cool slightly.

Chop the smoked vegetables into small pieces.

Combine the chopped vegetables in a bowl with cilantro, lime juice, and salt to taste.

Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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