Salsa Ranchera Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
16 kcal
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Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Salsa Ranchera Recipe
Description
Salsa Ranchera Recipe focuses on roasting whole sliced tomatoes, jalapeños (or serrano peppers for more heat), onion, and garlic under a broiler at 400°F until their skins blister. This roasting step brings a smoky, slightly sweet character and softens the vegetables. After cooling, the skins are removed to avoid bitterness and a smooth salsa is achieved by processing the peeled vegetables with fresh cilantro and salt.
The heat level can be adjusted by choosing jalapeño peppers for mild to medium spice or switching to serrano peppers for a hotter version. The resulting salsa is smooth and mildly spicy, with bright tomato flavor and herbal freshness from cilantro.
Serve Salsa Ranchera warm as a complement to tacos, grilled meats, eggs, or chips. It adds a vibrant, smoky element that enhances a variety of dishes without overpowering.
This recipe yields about 2 cups and serves roughly eight quarter-cup portions, making it suitable for gatherings or as a versatile condiment to keep on hand.
Ingredients
- 1 pound tomato
- 2-3 jalapeno pepper or use serrano peppers for a hotter version
- ½ onion large, or yellow onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons cilantro
- salt to taste
OPTIONAL ADDITIONS: Juice from 1 small lime, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, ½ teaspoon cumin, cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Slice the tomatoes and jalapenos in half lengthwise and set them onto a cast iron pan or baking sheet, skin sides up.
- Add the onion and garlic cloves.
- Set the pan into the center of the oven and broil (400 degrees F) for 20 minutes, or until the skins of the tomatoes and peppers blister up. Do not allow to burn.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Remove the skins from the tomatoes, peppers and garlic. Discard them.
- Place the tomatoes, peppers, garlic and onion in a food processor along with cilantro and salt. If using any of the optional ingredients, add them now. Process until smooth.
- Adjust for salt and serve warm.
Notes
- Serrano peppers can be used instead of jalapeños for a spicier salsa that's still traditional.
- The salsa serves about 8 people at one-quarter cup servings each, totaling about 2 cups.
- Remove skins after roasting to avoid bitterness and achieve smooth texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 159mg | 3% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 520IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12.9mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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