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Spicy Puma Pepper Salsa

This salsa is fresh and bright, using the ultra-spicy puma pepper. It uses grilled tomatoes, peppers, and onion for a deep and rich flavor, and bright cilantro and lime juice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Sauces
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 5 tomatoes medium
  • 1 puma pepper
  • 1/2 yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • .5 tsp salt adjust to your preferences
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp cilantro

Instructions
 

  • Grill your tomatoes, peppers, and onion for approximately 10 minutes, rotating occasionally. Wait until the tomatoes split and the onion developes strong grill marks
  • Put all of your ingredients in your blender or food processor, and blend to your desired consistency

Notes

If you want to make this salsa HOTTER, you can double or triple the number of hot peppers. As it is, I find this salsa to be medium heat, with a noticeable but not overwhelming burn. To make this salsa milder, use only half a pepper or swap puma peppers for jalapeƱos.