Roasted Tomatillo Simmer Sauce
(courtesy of Braulio Claro, sous chef, Estella Tacos y Mezcal in Reno. Makes 1 quart of sauce)
This recipe is great to simmer any type of meat in; it makes enough for about 2 pounds of meat.
5 jalapeño or 4 serrano peppers (seeds removed)
30 large tomatillos, husked and washed
1 medium onion, quartered
10 cloves garlic
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch epazote (optional)
Lime juice, salt, and pepper, to taste
Roast the tomatillos, peppers, onion, and garlic together in a pan until the tomatillos are dark and releasing liquid. Blend everything in a food processor and season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Thin the sauce as desired with stock or water. Use sauce to simmer chicken, beef, pork, or seafood in.
