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    Published: Jan 20, 2020 · Modified: Aug 26, 2020 by Misty · This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, see our privacy policy.

    Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa

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    Veggies roasted to perfection, sweet pineapple, and fiery habaneros make this Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa the star of every party. It’s super easy, comes together in a flash, and promises to be addicting every time!

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    This is a sweet and fiery salsa that is great for chips, tacos, or game day festivities!
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    • 🍅 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  For a crowd
    • 🙋 Questions & Answers
    • 📖  More Mexican favorites
    • 👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks
    • 👋 Connect with us! 
    • 📋 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    Your next Mexican meal NEEDS this salsa. It is the absolute perfect combination of sweet and spicy with hints of smoky flavor from the roasted veggies. Honestly, I would not complain if this salsa came with an IV drip...

    I first ate this salsa at the restaurant Salsa Brava in Flagstaff, Arizona. It quickly became a family favorite and a must-stop whenever we were in the area. Eventually (much, MUCH to our excitement) Salsa Brava was featured on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. The salsa was a highlight of the episode and the chef published the recipe online shortly after - score! 

    Since then, we’ve made a few adjustments to the recipe to fine-tune the flavor and consistency. It’s a winner for chips and salsa and pairs incredibly well with carnitas, nachos, and Easy Chicken Tinga Tacos (Using Rotisserie Chicken). You really can’t go wrong with this recipe! 

    🍅 Ingredients

    Roma tomatoes: Red, ripe, but still firm.
    Jalapeños: Cut off the stems, but leave the seeds. This is a spicy salsa, after all.
    Sweet onion: Just remove the ends and outer layer and cut into chunks.
    Cilantro: Gives the salsa a wonderful fresh flavor.
    Habaneros: Spicy, spicy, spicy! The best compliment to the sweet pineapple.
    Pineapple: Sweet, sweet, sweet! Fresh or canned both work well.
    Salt: Kosher is a good choice.

    🔪 Instructions

    This salsa is SUPER easy. Start by roasting the tomatoes, jalapeños, and sweet onion. Line them up on a sheet pan and broil them on high (about 4 inches below the broiler) for 5 minutes. Flip them over and roast for another 5 minutes.

    Tomatoes, japapenos, and onions on sheet pan before roasting
    Line the fresh tomatoes, onions, and jalapenos on a baking sheet before roasting.

    The goal is that the veggies are blistered and charred on both sides. This process mellows the flavor of the jalapeños, adds a bit of sweetness to the tomatoes, and gives the overall salsa a bit of smokiness. 

    Tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions roasted on sheet pan
    Roast until the veggies are blistered and charred on all sides.

    Once the veggies are roasted, place them in a food processor with the cilantro, habaneros, pineapple, and salt. Pulse until your preferred salsa consistency. The food processor may leak during this step. I use a large food processor, but if you are using a smaller one you can pulse ½ the ingredients at a time to prevent overflowing. 

    And that’s it! The salsa will still be warm, so allow it time to cool to room temperature or refrigerate if preferred. Or eat it warm if you just can’t resist!

    Ingredients in food processor before and after blending
    Place the roasted veggies and remaining ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth.

    👨‍👩‍👧‍👦  For a crowd

    Salsa is always, I repeat - ALWAYS - a good option to please a crowd. This recipe makes 6 cups of salsa, which should serve a group of 10-12 easily. However, if you need more you can double the recipe. Roast the veggies the same way, but do two rounds in your food processor to prevent it from overflowing.

    🙋 Questions & Answers

    What do I serve with Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa?

    For the BEST experience with this salsa, pair it with our favorite Easy Chicken Tinga Tacos (Using Rotisserie Chicken). It also goes great with ground beef tacos, grilled chicken tacos, or burritos. For parties or sports events, we usually just eat it with chips - super delicious!

    How long does roasted salsa last?

    Store your salsa in an air-tight container in the fridge. It should stay good for up to 5 days.

    How do I adjust the spice level?

    If you want to make this less spicy, adjust the amount of jalapenos and habaneros you add. You could also remove the seeds from both to decrease the spice. Just remember that this salsa also has pineapple in it, so if you remove too much spice it will be too sweet.

    Can I use fresh pineapple instead?

    I always use canned pineapple in this recipe, but you can use fresh if you prefer. Make sure it is a sweet, ripe pineapple. Also, you will need to add pineapple juice to make up for the juice in the can. Start by adding ¼ cup, then add more if it is needed for the consistency.

    Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa in bowl with food processor
    This salsa is the best on chicken tinga tacos! Or eat the whole batch with chips. 😉

    📖  More Mexican favorites

    • Street Taco Sauce - A quick salsa made in the blender, then fried in a hot pan to bring out the best of Mexican flavors. This is an authentic, restaurant-style salsa.
    • Shredded Honey Lime Chicken (using rotisserie chicken) - This is the easiest, most flavorful Mexican chicken. In under 15 minutes you have chicken for enchiladas, Mexican bowls, or burritos.
    • Cheesy Refried Beans Casserole - Canned beans seasoned with spices and topped with a layer of cheese. Perfect for chips and dip, or as a side to your favorite Mexican main dish.
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup - A warm, comforting bowl of smoky soup filled with tender chicken and Mexican spices. Easy, healthy, and delicious!

    👨🏼‍🍳 Tips & Tricks

    • Cut off the thick stems of the cilantro before using. Cilantro stems are good in some recipes, but they make this salsa a bit woody. I cut off the stems just below the leafy greens. 
    • Smell the jalapeños to gauge the spiciness. Generally, the spicier they smell, the spicier they will be. The more you smell jalapeños, the more familiar you will become. 

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    📋 Recipe

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    Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa

    Veggies roasted to perfection, sweet pineapple, and fiery habaneros make this Roasted Pineapple Habanero Salsa the star of every party. It’s super easy, comes together in a flash, and promises to be addicting every time!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Salsa, Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 6 cups
    Calories: 36kcal
    Author: Borrowed Bites

    Ingredients

    • 2 lbs roma tomatoes
    • 4 jalapenos stems removed
    • ¼ large sweet onion cut into 2 inch chunks
    • 1 cup cilantro thick stems removed
    • 2 habaneros stems removed
    • 1 20 oz can pineapple chunks, tidbits, or slices in 100% juice
    • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
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    Instructions

    • Line tomatoes, jalapenos, and onions on baking sheet. Broil on high (about 4 inches below broiler) for 5 minutes. Flip the veggies and roast for 5 more minutes until they are blistered and charred.
    • Place roasted veggies, cilantro, habaneros, pineapple, and salt in food processor. Pulse until desired consistency. (If using a small food processor, pulse half the ingredients at a time).
    • Allow to cool to room temperature or refrigerate if preferred.

    Notes

    Tips & Tricks
    • Cut off the thick stems of the cilantro before using. Cilantro stems are good in some recipes, but they make this salsa a bit woody. I cut off the stems just below the leafy greens. 
    • Smell the jalapeños to gauge the spiciness. Generally, the spicier they smell, the spicier they will be. The more you smell jalapeños, the more familiar you will become. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 36kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1173mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1572IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

    All nutrition information is provided by a third party and is an estimate only. Use your own nutritional calculator for more specific measurements.

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    1. Maxie says

      May 07, 2022 at 11:06 am

      Can this salsa be canned or frozen?

      Reply
      • Misty says

        May 08, 2022 at 9:33 am

        Hi Maxie! We have never canned or frozen this salsa, so I can not vouch for the results. Let us know how it goes if you try it!

        Reply
    2. Amanda says

      December 10, 2021 at 4:21 pm

      Is there anyway to preserve the salsa longer? I know you mention it should be good for up to 5 days

      Reply
      • Danielle says

        December 10, 2021 at 7:24 pm

        I’m so sorry, but as far as I know there isn’t a way to preserve this. It really is best fresh. Hope you enjoy it!

        Reply
      • Noba says

        February 19, 2022 at 5:17 pm

        I have found it imperative to add cilantro ONLY to the amount you are going to immediately use. Add chopped cilantro to future uses at time of use.
        In doing this… salsas can (and have) lasted 10-14 days.
        The cilantro turns black (rots) and ruins the rest of the salsa.
        Hope this helps.

        Reply
        • Danielle says

          February 20, 2022 at 10:47 am

          I am glad that works for you, however we cannot recommend that anyone stores this for that long.

          Reply
    3. Leslie H. says

      August 26, 2020 at 2:12 pm

      5 stars
      Whoa, the flavor in this salsa was addicting. We made it just for chips and salsa, but so can see why it would be great on tacos. I blended it in two batches because I have a small food processor. Worked great!

      Reply
      • Misty says

        August 26, 2020 at 2:13 pm

        Happy to hear you liked it! I really enjoy it on tacos too.

        Reply
    4. Norah W. says

      February 13, 2020 at 12:44 pm

      5 stars
      Sweet and spicy! I don't add all the juice from the pineapple because I find it too liquidy for my taste. But otherwise delicious!

      Reply
    5. David says

      January 21, 2020 at 8:42 am

      Yes, please. I'd even eat this on cereal.

      Reply
      • Kimberly Jones says

        January 23, 2020 at 1:56 pm

        Haha! Same!

        Reply

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