Over several years, I’ve experimented with a number of variations on Salsa Verde. This one is my all-time favorite. It even garnered a mention in my book, Thrill Ride, and is named after one of the characters, Cassie, who has a passion for cooking.

Hope you love it as much as I do.

Roasted Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa

Roasted Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa

Cassie's Roasted Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa
 
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Cassandra (“Cassie”) Edwards’ is a character in my novel, Thrill Ride. This salsa is named after Cassie because it makes an appearance during a cooking competition in the book.
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Ingredients
  • 2 lbs. tomatillos, fresh
  • 1-2 jalapenos, fresh
  • 1 onion, preferably a sweet onion
  • 4 oz. pineapple, fresh
  • 2 oz. fresh cilantro (1/2 a bunch)
  • juice of ½ a lime
  • Tortilla chips
Instructions
  1. Place the top oven rack 4-5 inches from the broiler.
  2. Preheat the oven on broil.
  3. Remove the husks and wash the tomatillos. Leave them whole.
  4. Quarter and peel the onion.
  5. Place the whole tomatillos, quartered onion, whole jalapenos, and pineapple on a large baking sheet.
  6. Place the baking sheet on the top oven rack below the broiler. Watch for dark spots to appear. Using tongs, turn the tomatillos, onions, jalapenos, and pineapple every 4-7 minutes until all sides are browned. They should be ready in about 20-21 minutes.
  7. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and set the jalapenos aside. Be careful not to spill the liquid.
  8. Place the tomatillos, onions, pineapple, and liquid in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely blended.
  9. Add the cilantro and the juice of ½ a lime. Pulse to blend.
  10. Slice a small piece from the center of the jalapeno and taste it to determine how spicy it is. Depending on the spice level, add a ½ to 1 jalapeno to the food processor. Pulse the food processor to blend. Taste the salsa and add more jalapeno, if desired, until it reaches the desired level of spice.
  11. Enjoy the salsa with tortilla chips or serve over enchiladas!
Notes
Shortcuts: If you don't need a whole pineapple, you can purchase a small quantity of pre-cut pineapple in the produce department.