Best Smoked Salsa (Pellet Grill Recipe)

Why you’ll love Pellet Grill Smoked Salsa:

• Big flavor without the effort!
• Naturally gluten-free and dairy free too.
• Perfect for parties or to store and enjoy throughout the week.
• Customize the heat level!

Ingredients for Smoked Salsa:

• Roma Tomatoes
• Red Onion
• Jalapeno Pepper
• Garlic
• Fresh Cilantro
• Lime
• Fine Sea Salt

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Preheat the smoker or pellet grill to 225 degrees F.
2. Add your tomatoes, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic to a disposable aluminum pan.
3. Place the pan into the preheated smoker and smoke for 90 minutes. Toss a couple of times during smoking.
4. Remove from smoker and allow to cool.
5. Use a food processor. Add the smoked vegetables and the remaining ingredients, cilantro, lime juice, and zest into the food processor.
6. Pulse until reduced to desired consistency.
7. Taste and add additional salt to your liking.
8. Serve fresh or better yet transfer to a sealable jar and chill for 24 hours before serving.

What pellets should you use for Smoked Salsa?

There are several different options for pellets for smoked salsa. Our personal favorite is a blend that has a little bit of different flavors, which really enhances the flavor of the salsa without overpowering it.

The best ones to use though are going to be hickory or oak, these will give you a light smoky flavor without overpowering.

If you want to add some fruity blends, go with apple or cherry wood pellets, these will make the vegetables rich in flavor.

Mesquite can overpower the salsa, so stay away from mesquite unless used as part of a blend.

Tips for Making Smoked Salsa:

This needs to be made in an aluminum pan or a cast iron dish that can go right on the smoker. The first step is to smoke the vegetables whole and then they will be processed and finely chopped to make the salsa.

The pellet grill or smoker will need to be warmed up at 225 degrees F, then the smoking time will be about 90 minutes.

I would also allow additional time possibly about 24 hours to chill the salsa in the fridge, so it’s best to make this in advance and then store it in a jar to serve later.

• Use ripe Roma Tomatoes these will give you the best flavor and are not overly watery.
• Use mild pellets so the smoke stays a bit more mild and not overpowering.
• Use a food processor to get restaurant style consistency once the vegetables are smoked.
• Add salt at the end if needed or additional jalapeños if you want the salsa spicer.
• When taste testing, use a chip, to get the salty taste with the salsa!
• It’s best to make this salsa in advance and let it chill overnight before serving.

Storage Tips: How long does Smoked Salsa last?

We usually only keep homemade salsa in the fridge for about a week. The salsa needs to be stored in an airtight container in the fridge.

It does taste better when chilled before serving, so it’s best to store it for 24 hours or overnight before serving.

Pellet Grill Smoked Salsa is a must-have, it’s made even better with fresh produce too. This recipe is one you’ll want to make and have on hand every single week!

This is a great recipe to add to your Pellet Grill Recipes.