Roasted Pineapple Habanero Chile Salsa Recipes

PINEAPPLE-HABANERO SALSA

Steps:

• Add the pineapple, cilantro, habanero, onion, lime juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 cup water to a blender and puree until smooth.

ROASTED PINEAPPLE-HABANERO CHILE SALSA

Steps:

• In a large, heavy nonstick dry skillet, cook the pineapple slices (in batches, if necessary) over low heat until caramelized, 6 to 7 minutes per side. (It is important to cook the pineapples on low heat so the sugars in the fruit develop deep flavor, without any burning.) Remove from the heat and cut the pineapple into 1/8-inch dice.
• In a large bowl, mix the diced pineapple with the chile, bell pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve immediately for the freshest flavor, but you can make this salsa 1 to 3 hours ahead.

SALSA DE PIñA ASADA CON HABANERO: ROASTED PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Set the oven to broil (alternatively, you can preheat the oven to 500°F) and preheat, or heat a lightly oiled grill pan over medium heat. If you're using the oven broiler, position the rack 8 inches from the heat source.
• Brush the pineapple slices with some of the oil and roast or grill them until they're browned on both sides and tender, 5 to 6 minutes a side on the grill pan, or 8 minutes a side under the broiler. Let them cool to room temperature.
• Dice the pineapple (about 1/8 inch), discarding the core, and mix it in a bowl with the remaining ingredients. Season to taste with additional lime juice and salt.
• This salsa keeps in the refrigerator for up to one day.

PINEAPPLE HABANERO SALSA

Steps:

• Toss all ingredients together in a bowl and let stand, stirring occasionally, 30 minutes, to blend flavors.
• Salsa can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.

ROASTED HABANERO SALSA FROM HELL

Steps:

• Combine tablespoon of olive oil and garlic and mix well.
• Rub tomato halves with this mixture, sprinkle with salt and freshly cracked pepper and roast in 500-degree oven until they begin to take o some serious color, about 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven, cool to room temperature and dice.
• Meanwhile, grill habanero peppers over a medium-hot fire until slightly colored, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove peppers from fire and mince.
• Be very careful when working with this pepper.
• Wear gloves when mincing it, and if you get any of the juice on your skin, wash it off with a mild bleach solution, which neutralizes the capsaicin.
• Also, be sure not to rub your eyes while working with these peppers, and wash your hands well after you're done.
• These little guys are incendiary.
• In medium-size bowl, combine tomatoes, peppers, 1/4 cup olive oil, lime juice and cilantro, mix well, and prepare for takeoff.