Homemade Picante Sauce Recipe

Name: Homemade Picante Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 serving
Ingredients: 10 dried chipotle peppers; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 2 cups mixed chili peppers; 1 small onion; 4-5 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons cilantro; 1 tablespoon cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ½ cup water; salt and pepper to taste; 2/3 cup cider vinegar; Juice from 1 small lime

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
10
Calories
49 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
American, Mexican

Homemade Picante Sauce Recipe

Winston Rice

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Make your own picante-style sauce or salsa at home with this recipe, with fresh tomatoes, spicy jalapenos, tangy apple cider vinegar and more. I use this sauce on practically everything. Can be served as a sauce or a salsa.

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Ingredients

Servings

10 dried chipotle peppers
2 cups chopped tomatoes
2 cups mixed chili peppers chopped – jalapeno peppers are great here, as are serranos, or go with a variety
1 small onion chopped
4-5 garlic cloves chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro
1 tablespoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup water
salt and pepper to taste
2/3 cup cider vinegar
Juice from 1 small lime

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Instructions

Add the chipotle peppers to a small pot and cover them with water. Bring to a quick boil then remove from heat. Allow them to soften about 20 minutes. Remove the stems, chop them and add them to a food processor.
To the food processor, add tomatoes, jalapenos, serranos, onion and garlic. Process to roughly chop.
Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
Add the sauce to a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Cool and store in sterilized jars, or use it right away.

Notes

Makes about 2 cups.
Heat Factor: Mild, but with BIG flavor.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 49kcal (2%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Sodium 79mg (3%) Potassium 200mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 470IU (9%) Vitamin C 15.4mg (17%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 49 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	49kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	10g	3%
Protein	1g	2%
Sodium	79mg	3%
Potassium	200mg	4%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	5g	10%
Vitamin A	470IU	9%
Vitamin C	15.4mg	17%
Calcium	25mg	3%
Iron	0.9mg	5%