Re: [CH] Tomatillos

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>Last Spring I was given some tomatillo seeds which I planted in the
>greenhouse as an experiment. I now have seven enormous plants with
>hundreds of tomatillos of various sizes! 


Wait till next year -- Last year I had 3 plants and this year my garden is
overrun with volunteers, kept 3 plants again this year.  I think that they
are even better seed producers than their cousin, black nightshade.  

Try them in a good canned salsa verde.  We like the salsa verde on
sandwiches, tortilla wraps, bean dips, etc.  Recipie follows:

Salsa Verde

5 cups chopped (blended) tomatillos
1 1/2 cups green chilies finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeno peppers
4 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup bottled lemon juice
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ground cumin (more or less)
1 tablespoon oregano
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

combine all ingredients in a large kettle, bring to boil over high heat stirring
frequently.  Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Ladle into hot jars, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.  Adjust lids and process
for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath.  

(green tomatoes may be substituted for the tomatillos

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