Sun Gold Salsa Recipes

SUN GOLD SALSA

Steps:

• This recipe makes about 8 cups of salsa. If you plan on canning the salsa, start with the instructions in the canning section below.
• In a food processor or blender, pulse small batches of tomatoes, onions, garlic, Bell pepper, and diced green chiles.
• Pulse the ingredients to the level of chunkiness you like. I make sure at least half of the ingredients are pulsed to liquid.
• Place each batch of raw salsa in a large (at least 2 quarts) saucepan. When all of the raw salsa has been processed, add the lemon and lime juices, salt, cumin, and cayenne pepper.
• Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Once boiling, turn heat to low (the lowest setting you have) and cook for 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
• Place in glass containers, cool completely, refrigerate.
• CANNING INSTRUCTIONS:.
• You will need 8 half-pint, or 4 pint containers. I use canning jars. I have a canner and all the associated tools, but for a small batch of salsa I prefer to use smaller gear.
• I begin the whole procedure by placing a clean cloth ( to protect the jars) in the bottom of a large, deep pot. I put the glassware in the pot so that the lips of the jars don't touch. Fill the pot with water to cover the jars. Place on stove and bring to boil. Boil for 10 minutes. Turn off heat and cover.
• Place the rings and lids (for canning jars) in a saucepan with water to cover, and bring them to a boil, as well. Boil gently for 5 minutes, turn off heat and cover.
• Follow the instructions above for preparing the salsa. About 15 to 20 minutes before the salsa is done, bring your pots of jars, rings and lids back to a boil. Keep them hot until ready to can the salsa.
• Using tongs or a canner's grip, remove jars from large pot. Place jars on a clean tea towel or cloth. Make sure the water is poured out, but don't dry (don't touch the insides of jars with anything that has not been sterilized).
• Fill the jars leaving a 1/2-inch space between salsa and jar lip. Place lids on the jars. Place rings on jars, making sure they are on straight. Tighten only fingertip tight.
• Place the jars in the large pot. Make sure hot water covers jars completely. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 15 minutes. Use a clock or timer - don't guess when processing food.
• When salsa has processed, turn off heat and remove pot from heat source. Very carefully remove jars from hot water. DO NOT TOUCH LIDS. Place jars on cloth or towel, out of draft or open window. As the salsa cools you will hear the pops of the lids as they seal. After a few hours remove the rings from the sealed jars. Store jars in pantry. Chill before serving.
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• *If you don't grow them, you can find them at most produce stands. Don't bother trying to skin or de-seed these little tomatoes. Use them whole.
• **If you grow your own green chili's, you will need 1/2 to 3/4 cup of chopped chili's. Wash the chili's, remove the stem and slit down the middle. Remove the seeds and discard. Chop the remaining flesh into half-finch bits.
• ***Mild (1/2 tsp.), Medium (1 1/2 tsp.), Hot (3 tsp.) These measurements are based on MY tongue. You will need to do your own taste tests.

SUNGOLD TOMATO CAMPANELLE

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Season well with salt. Add the pasta and cook for 3 minutes less than package directions, about 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water.
• Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook until the garlic is fragrant and just beginning to brown. Add the tomatoes and the salt and cook, stirring often, until the tomatoes are just beginning to break down and release their juices, about 3 minutes. Add the pasta to the tomatoes and sprinkle with the Parmesan. Toss well to coat the pasta in the tomatoes. Sprinkle in the pecorino and basil and toss one more time to combine. Loosen the sauce with the reserved pasta water if needed. Serve with a drizzle of olive oil and more Parmesan if desired.

SPICY GRILLED TUNA WITH HEIRLOOM TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• Marinade: Preheat a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Grill the chiles and unpeeled garlic cloves, turning occasionally, until they are soft and the skins have blackened in spots, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool.Peel the garlic; add to blender. Coarsely chop chiles, then add to blender along with the lime juice. Starting on low and ending on high speed, blend until the mixture is as smoothly puréed as possible.
• Place tuna steaks into a large baking dish and pour ⅔ of the purée on top (reserving the remainder for the salsa); spread it evenly over the fish with a spatula. Marinate in the refrigerator for up to 1 hour.
• While the fish is marinating, prepare the Heirloom Tomato Salsa: Finely chop the tomatoes, and combine with the remaining marinade in a medium bowl. Destem the fresh herbs, finely chop the leaves, and add to the tomatoes (about ¼ cup total). Finely dice the red onion, place in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse under cold running water. Shake off the excess water and add to the tomatoes. Stir to combine; add salt to taste, and stir again.
• Brush tuna steaks with a generous coating of oil. Season with salt, and place on the hot grill. Cover the grill and cook until medium-rare, 4-5 minutes for the first side. Turn and cook for another minute before removing from heat.
• Transfer the fish to a serving platter. Spoon the Heirloom Tomato Salsa over the fish and garnish with herb sprigs. Serve immediately with additional Heirloom Tomato Salsa on the side.

PASTA WITH SUN GOLD TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, garlic, and red pepper flakes, season with salt, and cook, covered slightly and swirling pan often, until tomatoes blister and burst, 10-12 minutes. Press down on tomatoes to release their juices. Remove pan from heat and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring 3 quarts water to a boil in a 5 quart pot. Season with salt; add pasta and cook, stirring occasionally, until about 2 minutes before tender. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking water.
• Transfer pasta to skillet with tomatoes; set over high heat. Add 1/2 cup pasta water. Cook, stirring and tossing often, until sauce thickens and begins to coat the pasta, about 1 minute. Stir in remaining oil, cheese, and half the basil and toss until sauce coats pasta and pasta is al dente. (Add more pasta water if sauce seems dry.) Add remaining basil, season with salt, and serve with breadcrumbs, if desired.

SALSA NINETY NINE (MILD)

Steps:

• Core and peel the tomatoes. Remove the tomato seeds and pulp. Put seeds and pulp through a food mill. Chop the outsides of the tomatoes
• In a large pot over low heat, boil the milled liquid and tomato paste for 1 hour, or until the liquid is reduced by 1/3.
• In a blender or food processor, puree cilantro, jalapeno, garlic and 1/2 cup of the tomato liquid from the large pot. Slowly stir this mixture into the pot.
• Bring the contents of the pot to a boil while mixing in the green peppers, onions, chopped tomatoes, salt, vinegar and brown sugar. In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in water. Add the cornstarch mixture to the pot. Stirring continually, boil the mixture until all the vegetable are soft -- about 30 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool, and place it in sterile containers.