Perfect Pace Picante Sauce
Discover the zesty, flavor-packed charm of Perfect Pace Picante Sauce, a homemade salsa that's bursting with bold, fresh ingredients and just the right kick of heat! Made with juicy Roma tomatoes, crisp yellow onion, fiery jalapeño peppers, and aromatic garlic, this versatile sauce is elevated with cilantro, a splash of vinegar, and warming spices like cumin. Simmered to perfection in just 30 minutes, it strikes a harmonious balance between tangy, sweet, and spicy. Whether you're dipping tortilla chips, dressing up tacos, or drizzling over nachos, this easy-to-make picante sauce is a must-have for your next Tex-Mex feast. Try it fresh today and savor restaurant-quality flavor straight from your kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 medium (about 2 lbs) Roma tomatoes
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 2 medium Jalapeño peppers
- 2 large Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup (chopped) Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.25 cup Water
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Core and roughly chop the Roma tomatoes. Peel and dice the yellow onion. Remove the stems from the jalapeño peppers, and if you desire a milder sauce, remove the seeds. Mince the garlic cloves.
Add the chopped tomatoes, diced onion, jalapeños, and minced garlic to a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture is smooth or slightly chunky, depending on your preference.
Transfer the blended vegetable mixture to a large saucepan. Stir in the chopped cilantro, white vinegar, sugar, salt, ground cumin, and water.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or sugar to balance the flavor.
Once the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency, remove it from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature.
Store the sauce in airtight containers or glass jars. It can be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks or frozen for longer storage.
Serve the Perfect Pace Picante Sauce with tortilla chips, spread it on tacos, or use it as a topping for burritos and nachos. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.0 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5192 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 351.3 g | 128% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 104.0 g | 371% | |
| Total Sugars | 238.0 g | ||
| Protein | 66.8 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 997 mg | 77% | |
| Iron | 29.6 mg | 164% | |
| Potassium | 21923 mg | 466% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
