Courtesy of Lot 13 community member “Suzanne“, this homemade salsa is a perfect start to your home tailgate this weekend.

Serves 10-12

-8 roma tomatoes
-1-2 serrano or jalapeno peppers
-2 4-oz cans of tomato paste
-juice of 1 lemon
-1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
-4 garlic cloves (peeled)
-1 teaspoon garlic salt
-1/2 teaspoon black pepper
-1 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to achieve desired heat level)
-1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
-1 tablespoon Frank’s Red Hot (more or less to achieve desired heat level)

1. Cut tomatoes and peppers into large chunks and place in food processor.
2. Juice lemon and pour into food processor bowl
3. Combine all other ingredients
4. Pulse until you reach desired consistency

*Recipe is variation of recipe #312175 at www.recipezaar.com