Name: Instant Pot Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 11-12 cups chopped fresh tomatoes; 6 garlic cloves (minced); 2 jalapenos (seeded & diced); 1 large green bell pepper (chopped); 1 small red onion (diced); 1 small yellow onion (diced); 1 tbsp cumin; 3 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp pepper; 1/2 tsp baking powder; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 2 tbsp lime juice; 2-3 tbsp chopped cilantro leaves

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Instant Pot salsa is an easy way to make the fresh dip and use up your garden fresh tomatoes. Featuring a delicious blend of veggies and spices, you’ll love dunking your tortilla chips into this.

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There’s nothing like going to a Mexican restaurant and loading up baskets of chips and salsa.

Except doing it at home of course and using up your garden tomato harvest in the process.

Then you can chow down on as many tortilla chips and as much garden fresh salsa as your little heart desires in stretchy comfy pj pants.

Or… you could share it with friends and serve it at a barbecue.

But I won’t tell if you decide you want this all for yourself!

Ingredients

Tomatoes– Chopped fresh tomatoes, seeded.
Garlic– Fresh cloves minced
Jalapenos– Seeded and diced, unless you want a spicy salsa. Then include some or all of the seeds.
Other veggies– Chopped green bell pepper, diced red onion, and diced green onion
Spices– cumin, salt, pepper
Baking powder– To cut the acidity
Tomato paste– to add some body
Lime juice– Fresh
Cilantro– Chopped, fresh cilantro leaves

How to Make

Making restaurant style salsa in the Instant Pot is so easy!

Make sure the liner is in the Instant Pot, and then add all of the ingredients except the tomato paste, lime juice, and cilantro.

Secure the lid on the pot and set the vent valve to the sealed position.

Pressure cook the salsa on HIGH for 5 minutes.

Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release to allow the remaining steam to escape.

Using a sturdy spoon, stir the hot salsa to break it up and stir in the remaining ingredients.

For chunky salsa, leave it as is.

If you like it more restaurant style, use an immersion blender or food processor to puree it slightly.

Let cool completely before serving.

Serve and enjoy!

Storing

Store Instant Pot salsa in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

What’re The Best Variety Of Tomatoes To Use For Salsa?

Tomatoes are the cornerstone of a good salsa recipe, so with that in mind it’s important to choose the right variety when planning on making homemade salsa.

You want a meaty, fleshy variety that isn’t overly watery or seedy since you’re going to discard any of those bits.

The best tomatoes for salsa are varieties like Roma, Big Boy, Beef Steak, and Early Girl.

Do I Have To Use Fresh Tomatoes?

The short answer is yes, you need to use fresh tomatoes. Luckily, in the Summer months when salsa is most popular tomatoes tend to be in season.

For the best salsa results, always use fresh tomatoes and don’t try to sub with canned or frozen varieties.

Tips and Tricks

Use good quality tomatoes for this and avoid tomatoes that are too soft or over ripe.
Don’t omit the baking powder or the tomato paste. The baking powder really balances the acid and the tomato paste thickens it up nicely.
Like things really spicy? Add an extra jalapeno or even a habanero to the mix.

Recipes to Use Up Salsa

Instant Pot salsa is an easy way to make and enjoy the Mexican classic at home and the perfect thing to serve with tortilla chips. Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other ways to use up your salsa? Try these:

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