SWEET & SMOKY SALSA

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I love the roasted flavor that grilling gives food, so I decided to make a salsa from grilled vegetables. I think this recipe would also taste great using plum tomatoes. Also, if you can't use wood chip charcoal, you might try adding a little liquid smoke to the salsa while it cooks. -Shelly Bevington, Hermiston, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 pints.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 cup soaked mesquite wood chips
2 medium onions
12 garlic cloves, peeled
3 teaspoons barbecue seasoning, divided
2 pounds tomatillos, husks removed (about 12)
2 pounds plum tomatoes (about 8)
6 jalapeno peppers
1-1/2 cups cider vinegar
1-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

Add wood chips to grill according to manufacturer's directions. , Cut onions in quarters; place in a small bowl. Add garlic and 1-1/2 teaspoons barbecue seasoning; toss to coat. Arrange on grilling grid; place on greased grill rack. Grill, covered, over medium heat 10-15 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., Meanwhile, cut tomatillos, tomatoes and jalapenos in half; place in a large bowl. Add remaining barbecue seasoning; toss to coat. Grill in batches, covered, over medium heat 4-6 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally., When cool enough to handle, chop vegetables. Transfer to a Dutch oven; stir in vinegar, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until slightly thickened. Immediately stir in cilantro. , Carefully ladle hot mixture into 4 hot 1-pint jars, leaving 1/2-in. headspace. Remove air bubbles and adjust headspace, if necessary, by adding hot mixture. Wipe rims. Center lids on jars; screw on bands until fingertip tight. , Place jars into canner with simmering water, ensuring that they are completely covered with water. Bring to a boil; process for 15 minutes. Remove jars and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 180mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges