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!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

Begin by prepping your ingredients. Roughly chop the Roma tomatoes, yellow onion, jalapeño peppers, and garlic cloves.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Blend the mixture until your desired consistency is reached. For a smoother sauce, blend longer; for a chunkier sauce, pulse a few times.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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.

Step 8

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

Serving size	781.1 grams (781.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	206

Total Fat 2.10g	3%
Saturated Fat 0.20g	1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 633mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 45.00g	16%
Dietary Fiber 10.30g	37%
Total Sugars 23.90g
Protein 7.70g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1625mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 8.2%

Protein: 13.4%

Carbs: 78.4%