Recipe: Corn and Chipotle Salsa

Here's a recipe provided by Pepperfool.com:

First, you will need the following ingredients:

- 4 ears of corn
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- Salt and fresh ground pepper
- 4 scallions, thinly sliced with the ends removed
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 2 tablespoons of minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (can be found in salsa departments at many grocers, if not you may substitute with 3-4 green jalapenos)
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar

To remove the corn from the cobs, first coat them lightly with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper.  Then grill the cobs over a small fire, until slightly charred.  Make sure to rotate the cobs so that they cook evenly.  Allow the cobs to cool off, then slice the kernels off with a knife.  Now you may mix the corn with the rest of the ingredients. 

Source: http://www.pepperfool.com/recipes/salsa/corn_chipotle.html

Origin: "Salsas, Sambals, Chutneys & Chowchows" by Messrs. Chris Schlesinger & John Willoughby

Recipe: Tay's Hot and Spicy Salsa

This is a simple salsa recipe provided by FoodNetwork.com:

Firstly, gather the following ingredients:

- 2 fresh jalapenos
- 1 bunch of fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 banana pepper
- the juice from 1 lime


Also, create a seasoning by mixing:

- 1 cup of salt
- 1/4 cup of black pepper
- 1/4 cup of garlic powder

Now, add one teaspoon of this seasoning to the rest of the ingredients and mix them all in a food processor.  Lastly, take one can of diced tomatoes and add them to the mixture (you may want to dice the tomatoes into smaller pieces beforehand).

This recipe serves 8, and is quick and easy to make.  It can be very spicy, but you can reduce its heat by removing the seeds and veins of the jalapeno.

Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/tays-hot-and-spicy-salsa-recipe/index.html

Review: Pace's Pineapple Mango Chipotle Salsa

In 1947, David Pace, founder of Pace Foods, created Pace's original salsa variety, known as Picante Sauce.  It wasn't until 1981 that they introduced the Mild and Hot varieties of this salsa, and in 1989 a thick and chunky version was released.

Finally, in 2008, Pace released a line of five new salsas, including this sweet sauce which incorporates fruit to add a unique taste.  Pace's Pineapple Mango Chipotle Salsa contains all the usual parts of salsa, such as tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions, but adds a variety of ingredients which elicit a sweet and smoky flavor.

Unfortunately, the salsa is only available in the medium variety, which may leave a bit to be desired among those who enjoy spicier products.  But it makes up for its lacking spice level with its great taste and nice, smooth consistency. 

Ingredients:
- Tomatoes
- Pineapple
- Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Mango Puree Concentrate
- Chipotle Adobo Puree (Dehydrated Chipotle Peppers, Water, Onions, Tomato Paste, Canola Oil, Sugar, Vinegar, Salt, Garlic, Natural Smoke Flavoring, White Pepper, Bay Leaves, and Oregano)
- Brown Sugar
- Fresh Onions
- Pineapple Juice Concentrate
- Salt
- Garlic

Nutrition Facts (serving size 2 tbsp):
- 20 Calories
- 130mg Sodium
- 4g Total Carbs
- 4g Sugars
- 4% Vitamin A
- 6% Vitamin C

Review: Pace's Hot Picante Sauce

In 1947, David Pace created this salsa and named it Picante, a word which is Spanish for "piquant", meaning "flavorful" or "spicy".  Although he mainly dealt with a large variety of condiments before, he eventually decided to focus on refining and marketing this salsa instead.  Pace Foods has since released many more varieties of salsa, but their Picante Sauce is their oldest and most famous.

Pace's Hot Picante Sauce is a delicious blend of simple ingredients which include tomatoes, onions, jalapenos and garlic.  It has a smooth consistency with only a few chunks of jalapeno.  Compared to most other popular salsas commonly found in supermarkets, it's very spicy.  If you want a smooth, fresh tasting salsa that isn't shy about heat, give Pace's Picante Sauce a try.

Ingredients:
-  Tomato Puree (Water, Tomato Paste)
-  Fresh Jalapeno Peppers
-  Water
-  Fresh Onions
-  Distilled Vinegar
-  Salt
-  Dehydrated Onions
-  Dehydrated Garlic

Nutritional Facts (serving size 2tbsp):
- 10 calories
- 250mg sodium
- 3g Total Carbohydrates
- 1g Dietary Fiber
- 2g Sugars
- 2% Vitamin A