Soul Food Saturday {Independence Day Edition}

With celebrations like Fourth of July; we have barbecue invites, pool parties, and family friendly gatherings full of great food. Why not bust out with a great salsa that works as a dip; and even a topping for burgers and dogs? This tomatillo salsa gives a one, two punch with as much heat as your family loves and freshness that can zest up any party food. Grab a chip and give this one a try, we're celebrating!

Happy Independence Day!

Quick Tomatillo Salsa

1 lb. tomatillos

2-3 jalapeños

Salt to taste

1 1/2 tsp. granulated garlic

1 bunch cilantro, chopped with stems

Water to cover

In a medium pot add tomatillos, and jalapeños. Cover with water. Add salt to season. Bring water to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Simmer until tomatillos and peppers have softened. Allow to cool enough to handle. Reserve cooking liquid to the side. Remove cores of tomatillos and add to blender jar. Remove stems from jalapeños and chop. (Remove seeds now if less heat is desired) Then add peppers to blender jar. Add salt to taste and garlic. Then add 1/4 c. of cooking liquid to jar, and process until smooth. Add chopped cilantro and process until smooth.

Serve with chips, or use in your favorite pork dish. Enjoy!