Name: Habanero Salsa
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes about 2 cups
Ingredients: 2 cups finely chopped onion; 1 1/2 cups fresh Seville (bitter) orange juice; 2 teaspoons dried oregano (preferably Mexican), crumbled; 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped seeded fresh habanero chile (1 to 2 chiles)

Fiery habaneros impart brightness to a rich pork dish like Yucatecan-style pork.

Cooks' notes:

·Salsa can be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring to room temperature before serving.
·In place of the Seville (bitter) orange juice, you can use 1/4 cup fresh regular orange juice plus 1/4 cup fresh lime juice, stirred together.

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