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Homemade Picante Sauce Recipe

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.

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. To the food processor, add tomatoes, jalapenos, serranos, onion and garlic. Process to roughly chop.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth.
  4. Add the sauce to a large pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. 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

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

% 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%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.