Chipotle Bacon Salsa

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This is a simple, but intensely flavored salsa that can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until served. If you can't find slab bacon, substitute an equal amount of lean canadian bacon. To make the chipotle puree, use a food processor, food mill or blender to blend canned chipotles in adobo. This salsa has a medium heat, but you can lower that by removing the seeds from the chipotles before pureeing them. This is great for a super bowl party. This recipe is from the november 2007 issue of chile pepper magazine.

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Steps

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In large skillet , heat the oil over medium.

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Add the bacon , then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for about 7 minutes , or until lightly browned.

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Transfer the bacon to a paper-towel-line plate to drain excess fat.

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In a medium bowl , toss the tomatoes , onion and chipotle puree.

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Stir in the bacon , lime juice and black pepper.

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Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, thick slab bacon, diced tomatoes, red onion, pureed chipotle chile, lime juice, fresh ground black pepper