ROASTED TOMATILLO SIMMER SAUCE
This recipe is great to simmer any type of meat in; it makes enough for about 2 pounds of meat.
Course: Sauces, Marinades & Rubs
Servings: 1 quart
Author: Braulio Claro, sous chef, Estella Tacos y Mezcal in Reno
- 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.