Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1       pound        Roma tomatoes
   8       cloves       Garlic, peeled
   2                    Jalapeno peppers, stemmed and seeded, if desired
     1/2   medium       Yellow onion, peeled
   1       cup          Water
   1       teaspoon     Salt
   1       Pinch        freshly ground black pepper

Preparation:

Preheat the broiler. Place the tomatoes, garlic, chiles and onion on a baking tray. Tuck garlic under other vegetables to avoid blackening. Broil, turning frequently, untilwell charred, 15 minutes. Set aside to cool. Transfer the roasted ingredients to a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Puree with the water untilsmooth. Season with the salt and pepper and serve. Makes 2 1/2 quarts Store in the refrigerator 3-5 days or in the freezer for weeks.