Poquito Picante Hot Sauce by Boca de Fogo

Boca de Fogo
Boca de Fogo @bocadefogo
Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States

I am so happy that I finally nailed an everyday SoCal taco shop red hot sauce! For a while I've been trying different things to get that taste that I grew up with in Southern California's taco shops and I just seem to miss something every time. But not this time! This is a medium red sauce so everyone should be able to handle the heat level and it has a very unique, almost sweet taste mixing habanero and serrano peppers. I hope you enjoy!

Poquito Picante Hot Sauce by Boca de Fogo

I am so happy that I finally nailed an everyday SoCal taco shop red hot sauce! For a while I've been trying different things to get that taste that I grew up with in Southern California's taco shops and I just seem to miss something every time. But not this time! This is a medium red sauce so everyone should be able to handle the heat level and it has a very unique, almost sweet taste mixing habanero and serrano peppers. I hope you enjoy!

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Ingredients

30 mins
40 servings
  1. 2 1/2 cupsfresh tomatoes, diced
  2. 1/2medium white onion, chopped
  3. 1large habanero pepper, chopped
  4. 1large serrano pepper, chopped
  5. 2 clovesgarlic
  6. 1/4 cupfresh cilantro, chopped
  7. 1/2Mexican or Persian lime, juiced
  8. 2 tbsolive oil
  9. 1/2 tspcumin
  10. to tasteSalt

Cooking Instructions

30 mins
  1. 1

    In a blender, add tomatoes, onion, peppers, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice and blend until fairly smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a medium pot on medium heat. Add the salsa mixture slowly as not to spatter. Add cumin and maybe 1/2 tsp sea salt or to your taste.

  3. 3

    At medium-high heat, bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer 15 mins.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat and let cool for about 15 mins. Taste and add salt if necessary.

  5. 5

    Pour into air-tight container or squeeze bottle (just like in the taco shops!) and refrigerate until cold and has had a chance for the flavor to develop.

  6. 6

    You can use it as soon as it's chilled but it will be at it's best after a couple days. ENJOY!!

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Flowery Branch, Georgia, United States
I LOVE to cook and create. I tend to be heavy on spice and the savory dishes and I love making hot sauces and salsas which are now part of our new quick-service Mexican kitchen and taco truck business. Marinading and smoking meats is also one of my favorite hobbies as well.
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