Why? Because we have some delicious heat packing today. We just had a party for some friends and I made this habanero salsa for them, and it was definitely a hit. I DO have to apologize to some of the folks who aren’t used to the heat level of the wonderful habanero pepper. They weren’t QUITE prepared for the amazing blooming heat that follows after several bites, but you know? That’s how chiliheads are created. That blooming heat is addictive, and soon you find yourself craving that wonderful warmth. You’ll need maybe 10 minutes of prep time for chopping up a few ingredients, gathering things up, and about 20 minutes of cooking. We’re doing 2 rounds of cooking, actually, the first to cook down the initial ingredients, and the second for simmering the processed salsa. Let’s talk about how we make the salsa. Bust out the habaneros, my friends! Next, heat the same pan back to low heat and add the remaining olive oil. Pour the salsa into the pan and let it simmer for 15 minutes to let the flavors develop. Finally, cool it a bit and store it in the refrigerator in a covered container. I think it is BEST served nicely chilled. You can leave it overnight to let the flavors develop even more. Such a great salsa! Except it is ALSO great used as a sauce. Consider spooning it over grilled chicken or fish, or topping grilled sausages. Keep some around for super quick meal toppers. That’s it, my friends! I hope you LOVE this salsa as much as I do. It’s TOTAL party food, so go throw a party just so you can serve this! Everyone will love you. Just wait and see. Check out my other Salsa Recipes, too. See: How to Make Salsa - a Guide. If you make this, take pics! Post it on social media. Just don’t forget to #ChiliPepperMadness so I can check it out. ROCK ON!! – Mike H.
