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Addicting Sweet And Sour Salsa Recipe

This vibrant sweet and sour salsa is a crowd-pleaser! Perfect for barbecues, parties, or a simple weeknight snack, this recipe features a delightful blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Crisp vegetables and a touch of spice create an irresistible taste sensation that's sure to become a family favorite. Easily adaptable to your preference – marinate for a few hours for a crisper texture, or longer for a more tender result. Makes a stunning hostess gift when presented in a jar with a ribbon! Great with grilled chicken and tortilla chips.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 381.2 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
Addicting Sweet And Sour Salsa

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Ingredients for Addicting Sweet And Sour Salsa

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  • White Shoepeg Corn
  • 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos, drained and chopped
  • Green Bell Pepper
  • Red Bell Pepper
  • Orange Bell Pepper
  • Yellow Onion
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tablespoons tiger sauce (or your favorite hot sauce)

How to Make Addicting Sweet And Sour Salsa

  1. Finely chop 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, and 1/2 medium red onion. Combine in a large bowl with 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas (drained and rinsed), 1 cup shoepeg corn (fresh or frozen, thawed), and 1 (4-ounce) jar pimientos (drained and chopped).
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and 2 tablespoons tiger sauce (or your favorite hot sauce, adjust to taste).
  3. Pour the wet ingredients over the chopped vegetables and beans. Gently stir to combine.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably longer for a more intense flavor. The longer it marinates, the softer the vegetables will become.
  5. Serve chilled with tortilla chips or as a topping for grilled chicken or fish. Enjoy!

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

110g

Fat

12g

Carbs

16g

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