Best 7 Senor Picos Picante Sauce Recipes

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**Introducing Señor Pico's Picante Sauce: A Flavorful Journey into Mexican Cuisine**

Savor the vibrant flavors of Mexico with Señor Pico's Picante Sauce, a culinary masterpiece that brings heat, depth, and authenticity to your meals. This zesty sauce is a harmonious blend of fresh ingredients, carefully selected to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Embark on a culinary journey with three delectable recipes featuring Señor Pico's Picante Sauce:

- **Enchiladas Suizas**: Dive into the creamy goodness of Enchiladas Suizas, where tender tortillas are filled with chicken or cheese, smothered in a luscious Swiss cheese sauce, and topped with Señor Pico's Picante Sauce for a spicy kick.

- **Chilaquiles Verdes**: Experience the vibrant flavors of Chilaquiles Verdes, a traditional Mexican breakfast dish featuring crispy tortilla strips tossed in a zesty tomatillo salsa, enhanced with Señor Pico's Picante Sauce for an extra layer of heat.

- **Carnitas Tacos**: Indulge in the succulent Carnitas Tacos, where slow-cooked pork carnitas are nestled in warm tortillas and adorned with fresh cilantro, diced onions, and a drizzle of Señor Pico's Picante Sauce for a mouthwatering explosion of flavors.

Señor Pico's Picante Sauce is more than just a condiment; it's a gateway to exploring the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico. Its versatility allows you to infuse a wide range of dishes with its unique blend of heat, smokiness, and tanginess. Elevate your next Mexican-inspired meal with Señor Pico's Picante Sauce and embark on a flavor adventure that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SENOR PICO'S BAKED CHILE RELLENOS



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From the Senior Pico restaurant in Los Angeles. These rellenos BAKE instead of fry, and are super! The fresh peppers are worth the extra effort, but canned are acceptable. See the database for Senor's Pico's Picante Sauce. The prep time is figured for canned chiles.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Cheese

Time 40m

Yield 6 Rellenos

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 canned whole green chilies or 6 fresh chilies, roasted & peeled
6 slices monterey jack cheese, 2 inch slices, about 1/2 thick
6 slices cheddar cheese, 2 inch slices, about 1/2 thick
flour
8 eggs, separated
1/4 cup butter, melted
senor pico's picante sauce

Steps:

  • Rinse the chiles and discard the seeds.
  • Insert 1 strip of Jack and 1 strip Cheddar cheese in each chile, cutting a slit in one side of the chiles.
  • Dust the chiles with flour.
  • Beat egg whites until stiff.
  • Beat egg yolks and fold into whites.
  • Add melted butter (should not be hot) to the egg mixture.
  • Grease generously a 8x8 baking dish.
  • Pour a thick coating of batter on bottom of dish.
  • Place chiles on top of batter, and spoon remaining batter over chiles.
  • Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
  • Top with Picante sauce.

SENOR PICO'S PICANTE SAUCE



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From the Senor Pico restaurant in Los Angeles. This sauce was used on chile rellenos, but goes well with other dishes.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Sauces

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup chopped onion
jalapeno, minced (to your taste, I use 3)
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vinegar
1 tablespoon flour

Steps:

  • Saute onion, garlic, and hot peppers in oil until the onion is trasparent, but not browned.
  • Add tomato paste and chopped tomatoes.
  • Simmer about 2 minutes; add broth, sugar, salt and vinegar.
  • Simmer until the tomatoes are cooked, then puree in a blender.
  • Re-heat and thicken lightly with flour mixed with 1-2 Tablespoons cold water.
  • Cook, stirring, until sauce comes to a boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Top rellenos with sauce.

JANA'S HOME CANNED PICANTE SAUCE



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A typical Tomato Salsa. Vary the heat by varying the jalapenos. The recipe produces mild Salsa. Home made salsas tend to be more watery than commercial varieties. To "tighten" the salsa, you can drain the chopped tomatos before mixing all ingredients. You can also include a Tablespoon of flour mixed with cold water if you like.

Provided by gahboo

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 pints

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 cups chopped tomatoes (8 large)
2 medium onions
8 teaspoons vinegar
5 teaspoons salt
8 jalapenos
4 teaspoons sugar
6 garlic cloves
30 ounces tomato juice

Steps:

  • Blanche, peel, and chop tomatoes. Measure 8 cups.
  • Stem, seed, and chop peppers. Chop Onion. Slice garlic thinly.
  • Mix all ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until onion looks glassy and clear.
  • Cook in pressure canner 5 minutes at 15 psi.
  • Remove from heat, and allow the canner to return to ambient pressure of its own accord.
  • Remove and cool jars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.4, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 1758.2, Carbohydrate 18, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 12.5, Protein 3

QUICK PICANTE SAUCE



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Hot pepper sauce and a jalapeno pepper give this snappy sauce just the right amount of zip. It makes a great dip for tortilla chips or a tangy sauce for tacos and fajitas. This is always a big hit at parties and office gatherings. I even make it for my mother when she needs to bring a dip to a party. -Barbara Sellers, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
5 drops hot pepper sauce
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK PICANTE SAUCE



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From Tastefully Simple "Hot pepper sauce and a jalapeno pepper give this snappy sauce just the right amount of zip. It makes a great dip for tortilla chips or a tangy sauce for tacos and fajitas. "This is always a big hit at parties and office gathering," writes Barbara Sellers of Shreveport, Louisiana. "I even make it for my mother when she needs to bring a dip to a party."

Provided by Barenakedchef

Categories     Vegetable

Time 5m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lime peel
5 drops hot pepper sauce
tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 5 servings.
  • Editor's Note: When cutting hot peppers, disposable gloves are recommended. Avoid touching your face.

JUDI'S TEXAS PICANTE SAUCE (CANNING RECIPE OR NOT!)



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This is a recipe I've developed for my family that is pretty similar (but not quite the same) to the most popular picante sauce on the grocery store shelves here in Texas. We had an abundance of tomatoes and onions from our garden this year and I put up 31 quarts of this stuff, which won't last long because everyone in my family begs me for jars of this spicy, delicious sauce. We eat it virtually everyday at my house, and my uncle likes it so well he eats it out of the jar with a spoon! It's not overly hot, as my 75-year-old mother eats it and it doesn't bother her at all. It has just enough bite, but doesn't bite you back. This recipe is developed for canning, and weighing the main ingredients will give you the same product each time you make it. If you skip the cook time you will have a fresh-tasting salsa that is also great to eat. You can, of course, eat it once it has cooked for the 15 minutes or you can can it to put up. It's great either way, but each tastes different. This is a little work, but well worth the effort and puts all those wonderful tomatoes to use. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

Provided by Casinonut

Categories     Sauces

Time 1h45m

Yield 5 pints

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs ripe peeled, cored, seeded tomatoes (reserve juice from the seeding)
1 lb onion, roughly cut into large pieces (makes processing easier)
1/2 lb jalapeno (stems removed, cut lengthwise, leave seeds and membrane)
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
6 ounces tomato paste (regular can, thickens the tomato juice and adds some extra flavor)

Steps:

  • Starting with just the tomatoes place half the tomatoes and juice in food processor and process until a fairly small texture, but not pureed. Repeat with second half. Then process all the onions and the jalapenos in a single batch. I do all of this with an electric food grinder instead of a food processor and I use the 1/8-inch plate to get the correct ground texture and size, but a food processor will give you the same results.
  • Combine processed tomatoes, onions and jalapenos in a 4-quart pot with the remaining ingredients. Adjust the salt and seasonings to your taste.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes Remove from heat and fill 5 clean pint canning jars or 2 quart and 1 pint jar with the heated sauce. Wipe the rims and seal with lids and rings. Boil in a water bath, with 1 inch of water covering the lids, for 45 minutes. Carefully remove the processed jars from the water bath and place on a clean towel and cool jars for at least 12 hours. Label, date and store in a cool, dry place for up to a year.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.2, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 1221.6, Carbohydrate 29.5, Fiber 7.6, Sugar 17.2, Protein 5.5

TEXAS STYLE PICANTE SAUCE



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Make and share this Texas Style Picante Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Onions

Time 1h

Yield 3 pints

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 -8 fresh jalapeno peppers
4 garlic cloves
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon salt
4 cups fresh tomatoes, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon alum
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup vinegar
1 green pepper, finely chopped
1 cup onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Substitution: 1 1/2 Habanero instead of Jalapeno makes this warm but not too hot For Making Texas Style Picante Sauce: Combine jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, alum and spices in blender or food processor.
  • Process until desired consistency.
  • Combine chopped vegetables in large sauce pan.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Pour into hot sterilized 1 pint jars leaving 1/2 inch headspace. Seal and process in boiling water bath for 15 minutes or pressure canner for 5 minutes at 10 pounds of pressure.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 2796.1, Carbohydrate 63.3, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 50.6, Protein 6

Tips:

  • To make the most flavorful sauce, use ripe tomatoes. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and free of blemishes.
  • If you like your sauce with a little bit of heat, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper. Just be sure to remove the seeds and ribs before adding it to the sauce, otherwise it will be too spicy.
  • If you don't have any fresh tomatoes on hand, you can use canned tomatoes instead. Just be sure to drain them well before adding them to the sauce.
  • To make the sauce ahead of time, simply prepare it according to the recipe and then let it cool completely. Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • When you're ready to use the sauce, simply reheat it over medium heat until it's warmed through.

Conclusion:

This Señor Pico's Picante Sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on a variety of dishes. It's perfect for tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and even eggs. It's also a great dipping sauce for chips and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a flavorful and easy-to-make sauce, give this recipe a try.

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