Dave’s World Famous Jalapeno Puree

Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.

The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).

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Ingredients:

5 fresh jalapeno chiles
1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp water
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup packed fresh cilantro or Italian parsley

Instructions:

Roast the jalapeños under a broiler or on a grill until the skin is charred. Place in a bag for 5 or 10 minutes then peel off the skins.Stem the jalapeños and puree them with the rest of the ingredients in a food processor or blender. Season with salt to taste.

Recipe by David Shelton.