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Roasting and Preparing the Tomatoes and Jalapeños

Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Salsa
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex
Keyword: Jalapeños, Tomatoes

Instructions

Under a Broiler

  • Lay tomatoes and jalapeños on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Place about 4 inches below a very hot broiler. Watching closely, roast until blistered and blackened on top side.
  • Using a spoon or pair of tongs, flip the veggies and roast on another side.
  • Continue until well roasted on all sides.
  • Remove and allow to cool to the touch.

In a Skillet

  • Place a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  • Add 1 teaspoon oil.
  • When oil is hot and shimmering, carefully place tomatoes and jalapeños into skillet.
  • Roast, turning several times, until blistered, blackened on all sides and softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove and allow to cool to the touch.

After Roasting with Either Method

  • Peel the skins off of the tomatoes, collecting all the juices in a bowl as you do. Discard skins.
  • Pull the stems from the chiles. Discard stems.

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