Texas Style Picante Sauce
Get ready to elevate your Tex-Mex game with this vibrant and zesty Texas Style Picante Sauce! Packed with garden-fresh Roma tomatoes, smoky paprika, and a hint of jalapeño heat, this homemade sauce is the perfect blend of bold flavors and comforting spice. A splash of apple cider vinegar and a squeeze of lime juice add tangy brightness, while fresh cilantro and ground cumin infuse authentic Southwestern flair. Simmered to perfection and blended to your preferred texture, this versatile sauce is ideal for dipping tortilla chips, slathering on tacos, or enhancing your favorite dishes. Quick to prepare and easy to store, this crowd-pleasing picante sauce will be a staple in your kitchen. Perfect for salsa lovers seeking a homemade, robust flavor experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 whole ripe Roma tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 2 whole jalapeño peppers
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cup water
Instructions
Begin by prepping your ingredients. Roughly chop the Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves.
Place a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and garlic to the pan, along with 1/4 cup of water. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and cover the pan. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and release their juices.
Carefully transfer the cooked mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the fresh cilantro, apple cider vinegar, ground cumin, smoked paprika, kosher salt, granulated sugar, and lime juice.
Blend the mixture until your desired consistency is reached. For a smoother sauce, blend longer; for a chunkier sauce, pulse a few times.
Return the blended mixture to the saucepan and place it back over medium-low heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary (adding more salt or lime juice as desired). Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the picante sauce from heat and let it cool slightly. Serve warm or allow it to cool fully before transferring to an airtight container for storage.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Serve with tortilla chips, drizzle over tacos, or use as a flavorful topping for your favorite dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
206 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.1 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 633 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.0 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.9 g | ||
| Protein | 7.7 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1625 mg | 35% | |
*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.
