Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of homemade Canning Tomatillo Sauce, a delightful condiment that elevates your meals year-round. This easy-to-follow recipe combines fresh tomatillos, zesty lime juice, and aromatic spices for a tangy sauce that’s perfect as a dip or topping. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can preserve the bright taste of tomatillos in your pantry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 dry quarts tomatillos (husked, washed, and finely chopped)
- 1 cup yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 8 garlic cloves (finely crushed)
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro (minced)
- 4 tsp ground cumin
- 4 tsp red chile flakes
- 4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Sterilize your jars and lids by boiling them or running them through a dishwasher.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, combine tomatillos, onion, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, red chile flakes, salt, and half a cup of water if desired. Stir frequently as the mixture simmers.
- Cook until the sauce thickens to about one-third of its original consistency (approximately 15 to 20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and blend until smooth using a blender or food processor.
- Using a funnel, pour the blended sauce into sterilized jars, leaving half an inch of headspace. Wipe down the rims before sealing with lids.
- Process in a boiling water bath for 15 minutes for pint jars or 20 minutes for quart jars.
- Cool completely before storing in a cool place.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Canning
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Adjust spices according to your heat preference; add jalapeños for extra kick. Store opened jars in the refrigerator and use within 1-2 weeks for optimal freshness.