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Smoked salsa in a black bowl garnished with cilantro leaves and lime wedges, next to a blue platter with chips.
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Smoked Salsa Verde

With sweet tomatillos and intensely spicy Serrano peppers all soaked in rich, smoky flavor, this Smoked Salsa Verde is a salsa lover's dream.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Appetizers, Condiment, Side Dish, Side Dishes
Cuisine: Fresh-Mex, Mexican, Party Food, Side Dish
Keyword: Smoked Salsa Verde
Servings: 16
Author: Susie Bulloch

Ingredients

  • 4 tomatillos husks removed
  • 2 Serrano peppers sliced in half
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ¼ yellow onion quartered
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 2 lime for juice
  • Kosher salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat. Preheat your smoker to 225 degrees F with your favorite hardwood.
  • Smoke the vegetables. In a grill basket, add the tomatillos, Serranos, garlic, and onion. Drizzle with avocado oil and toss lightly to coat. Place the basket on the smoker and close the lid. Cook for 45-60 minutes, flipping the vegetables occasionally. Remove the smoked vegetables from the grill and set aside to cool.
    4 tomatillos, 2 Serrano peppers, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ yellow onion, 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • Prepare the salsa. Transfer the roasted and cooled vegetables to a blender or food processor. Add in the fresh cilantro and lime juice. Pulse until desired consistency, then add Kosher salt to taste before transferring to a serving dish.
    1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, 2 lime, Kosher salt
  • Enjoy. This salsa is ready to be enjoyed right away, or you can store it in the fridge and serve it within 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 43mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 88IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.1mg