Charred Tomato Salsa
- 4 plum tomatoes
- 4 tablespoons canola oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 small red onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons honey
- Preheat the broiler or heat a grill pan over high heat.
- Brush the tomatoes with 2 tablespoons of the oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Broil or grill, turning a few times, until the entire surface is blackened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove and let cool slightly.
- Slice in half, remove the seeds, and transfer the tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a medium saute pan over high heat.
- Add the onion and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add to the tomatoes in the food processor along with the vinegar and process until smooth.
- Add the cilantro and honey, season with salt and pepper, and pulse a few times.
- Scrape the mixture into a bowl.
- Serve at room temperature.
tomatoes, canola oil, kosher salt, red onion, garlic, red wine vinegar, fresh cilantro, honey
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/charred-tomato-salsa-382876 (may not work)