Salsa Roja Recipe - Mexican Red Table Sauce

Salsa Roja Recipe - Mexican Red Table Sauce

from chilipeppermadness.com
25 min
20 servings

This easy homemade salsa roja recipe is the ultimate Mexican salsa, perfect for tortillas, tacos and burritos, with tomatoes, jalapeno, lime juice and more.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 small white onion (chopped)
  • 2 jalapeno peppers (chopped – use Serrano peppers for a bit more heat!)
  • 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
  • Juice from half a lime
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon cumin ((optional, not traditional, more Tex-Mex))
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. 1

    Add tomatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro and lime juice to a food processor. Process until fairly smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat a large pot to medium heat and add olive oil. Add the salsa and it will sear quickly.

  3. 3

    Add cumin and bit of salt.

  4. 4

    Bring to a quick boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season with salt if needed and stir.

  6. 6

    Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.

  7. 7

    Serve it up in a squeeze bottle like they do in Mexican restaurants for fun!