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Freebirds Tailgating Recipes

Recipes courtesy of Freebirds World Burrito

Freebirds’ Seasonal Creamy Jalapeno Salsa

Ingredients:
  • 1 pound jalapenos
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup chopped garlic
  • 1 cup cilantro
  • 1 cup oil
  • 3 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup water – reserved from the cooking liquid
Directions:
  1. Place the jalapenos in the 2 cups of water and place on the burner and bring to a boil. Once the jalapenos are boiling, lower the heat to a simmer. Cook the jalapenos at a medium simmer for approximately 5 minutes.
  2. Once the jalapenos have completed the cooking time, remove 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and reserve for later use.
  3. Next add the cooked jalapenos, chopped garlic, cilantro, salt, and the reserved cooking liquid to your blender.
  4. Turn the blender to medium to high speed and blend for approximately 30 seconds.
  5. While the blender is still on, slowly drizzle in the 1 cup of oil to create a thick, creamy consistency.
  6. Remove the creamy jalapeno from the blender and place in the refrigerator. Once the salsa is cool, it is ready to eat. Enjoy!

Freebirds’ Fire-Roasted Corn Salsa

Ingredients:
  • 8 ears of corn
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • A pinch of cayenne pepper
  • Juice of 1 lime
Directions:
  1. Shuck and grill the corn, then allow the ears of corn to cool.
  2. Using a sharp knife, cut the kernels of corn off the cob.
  3. Toss all the ingredients together in a large bowl.
  4. Serve with warm tortilla chips and enjoy!

Freebirds’ Pico de Gallo

Ingredients:
  • 5 pounds ripe tomatoes
  • 1/2 pound rough-chopped yellow onion
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 serrano pepper
  • 2 tablespoons of lime juice
Directions:
  1. Roughly chop the tomatoes, yellow onion, cilantro, serrano pepper, and jalapeno.
  2. Toss all the ingredients together with the lime juice and lemon juice.
  3. Give it a little taste and add a pinch of salt to your liking.
  4. Serve with warm tortillas and enjoy!