Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa

Pineapple and habanero are a perfect pairing of sweet and heat, and always achieve satisfying salsa results. This habanero salsa recipe incorporates roasted pineapple and habanero peppers for a deeper flavor.

Ingredients

• Fruit from half a pineapple, chopped
• 3 tomatillos
• 2 habanero peppers
• 2 jalapeno peppers
• 3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• Salt to taste

Cooking Directions

• Preheat oven to broil.
• Slice tomatillos in half and set them onto a lightly oiled baking sheet.
• Remove stems from habaneros and jalapenos and slice in half lengthwise. Set them onto the baking sheet.
• Broil not too close to the heat source for 15 minutes.
• Remove habaneros and continue to broil tomatoes another 5-10 minutes or until skins have greatly loosened.
• Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Heat a sauté pan to medium heat. Add olive oil and pineapple.
• Sauté for about 12 minutes or until pineapple is brown.
• Transfer to a food processor.
• Peal skins from tomatillos and add to a food processor.
• Add habaneros, lime juice, cilantro and salt to taste. Process until smooth.
• Transfer to a bowl and cover. Refrigerate about 4 hours to allow flavors to mingle.

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