Served with grilled poultry, roast pork or tortilla chips, this spicy mixture wows traditional salsa lovers.
Coarsely chop frozen tart cherries. Let cherries thaw and drain, reserving 1 tablespoon cherry juice.
When cherries are thawed, combine drained cherries, dried cherries, onion, jalapenos, garlic and cilantro in a medium saucepan; mix well. Combine reserved cherry juice and cornstarch in a small bowl; mix until smooth. Stir into cherry mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat until mixture is thickened. Let cool.
Serve with tortilla chips and/or cooked chicken or pork.
Makes about 1 cup.
