12 servingsAmericancan diced green chiles

Spectacular Salsa

By Jeffrey Eisner

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12 servings

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more than 2 hours

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Easy

Spectacular Salsa
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Recipe Details

Course: Condiment, Side Dish, Snacks

Difficulty: Easy

Prep Time: 6 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Total Time: more than 2 hours

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook, Sauté

Cuisine: American

Diet: Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Paleo, Vegetarian

Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large spanish onion or 2 yellow onions
  • 3 jalapeño peppers
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 can no-salt-added crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Garlic Broth or water
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
  • 1 can diced green chiles
  • 2 tbsp raw honey or monk fruit sweetener
  • 1-2 tbsp hot sauce
I know what you’re thinking: it’s unusual to cook salsa, much less pressure cook it. But this technique stews the veggies into the perfect texture, and infuses the entire salsa with incredible richness. Trust me, stewing salsa versus serving it raw makes a world of difference.

Photos by Aleksey Zozulya

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Add the oil to the Instant Pot, hit Sauté, and Adjust so it’s on the More or High setting. After 3 minutes of heating, add the onion and jalapeños (if using) and sauté, stirring occasionally, for 2–3 minutes, until slightly softened. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
  2. Add the lime juice and let the veggies simmer for 1 minute.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes, vinegar, broth or water, cumin, seasoned salt, and cilantro (if using). Stir until well combined. Secure the lid, move the valve to the sealing position, hit the Keep Warm/Cancel Button, and then hit Manual or Pressure Cook on High Pressure for 10 minutes. When done, allow a 5-minute natural release followed by a quick release.
  4. Stir in the diced tomatoes, green chiles, honey or sweetener, and hot sauce (if using) until well combined. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then transfer to an airtight container and let chill and meld in the fridge for 4–8 hours before serving. Store for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.

Notes

JEFF’S TIP: If you want your salsa chunkier and with more crunch, stir in a diced red onion just before serving., Per serving
Calories: 86
Fat: 3.6g
Carbs: 12.7g
Sodium: 302mg
Protein: 1.8g
Fiber: 2g
Sugars: 8.2g

About the chef

Jeffrey Eisner

Jeffrey Eisner

Jeffrey Eisner is a multiple-time #1 bestselling author where his debut cookbook was one of the most sold during the 2020 pandemic – a time when people were cooking at home more than ever. His trusted and signature recipes earned him numerous appearances on both national and international television. He develops and tests his recipes in both the rural farmlands and in the bustling city. When not cooking, he enjoys traveling with his partner Richard, and spoiling their dog, Banjo the Norwich Terrier. He also loves pinball.

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