PICANTE SAUCE

Spice up any meal with Picante Sauce! This flavorful Mexican sauce is made with Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed Tomatoes, chipotle, jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers for spicy sauce for chicken and tacos or a delicious dip for your favorite tortilla chips!

Product image of 28 oz. Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed and Chopped Tomatoes Can.

Made with Rustic Crushed & Chopped Tomatoes

The perfect 2-in-1 product has arrived! No more buying 2 different tomato products for the perfect chili base. Featuring a lighter, vine-ripened crushed tomato with fresh, chopped tomato pieces to provide an excellent foundation for all your homemade recipes!

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PICANTE SAUCE 

Spice up any meal with Picante Sauce! This flavorful Mexican sauce is made with Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed Tomatoes, chipotle, jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers for spicy sauce for chicken and tacos or a delicious dip for your favorite tortilla chips!

Made with Rustic Crushed & Chopped Tomatoes

The perfect 2-in-1 product has arrived! No more buying 2 different tomato products for the perfect chili base. Featuring a lighter, vine-ripened crushed tomato with fresh, chopped tomato pieces to provide an excellent foundation for all your homemade recipes!

Product image of 28 oz. Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed and Chopped Tomatoes Can.

PICANTE SAUCE

Spice up any meal with Picante Sauce! This flavorful Mexican sauce is made with Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed Tomatoes, chipotle, jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers for spicy sauce for chicken and tacos or a delicious dip for your favorite tortilla chips!

Recipe Image of Picante Sauce
Product image of 28 oz. Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed and Chopped Tomatoes Can.

Made with Rustic Crushed & Chopped Tomatoes

The perfect 2-in-1 product has arrived! No more buying 2 different tomato products for the perfect chili base. Featuring a lighter, vine-ripened crushed tomato with fresh, chopped tomato pieces to provide an excellent foundation for all your homemade recipes!

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Picante Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
TYPE OF DISH: Dips, Sauce
LIFESTYLE CHOICE: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
COOKING METHOD: No Raw Ingredients, Stove Top
Spice up any meal with Picante Sauce! This flavorful Mexican sauce is made with Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed Tomatoes, chipotle, jalapeno, poblano, and serrano peppers for a spicy sauce for chicken and tacos or a delicious dip for your favorite tortilla chips!
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (28 oz.) can Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed & Chopped Tomatoes
  • 10 Chipotle Peppers, dried
  • 2 Poblano Peppers, seeded and diced
  • 3 Jalapenos, seeded and diced
  • 3 Serrano Peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 small Red Onion, chopped
  • 5 Garlic Cloves
  • 3 Tbsp. Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp. Cumin
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp. Sea Salt
  • 1/4 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1 Lime, juiced
  • Lime Zest, to taste

Instructions:

  • In a small pot, add chipotle peppers and cover them with water. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Let the peppers sit for 15-20 minutes to rehydrate.
  • Remove stems and seeds from chipotle peppers.
  • Combine Dei Fratelli Rustic Crushed & Chopped Tomatoes and all other ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Drain water from the pot used to steam chipotle peppers and place the blended picante sauce in the pot.
  • Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
  • Place the finished Picante Sauce in an airtight container and place in the refrigerator to cool before serving.

Chef's Tip:

This spicy Picante Sauce can be used as a topping for tacos and nachos, a spread for burritos and sandwiches, or the perfect simmer sauce for some spicy chicken.

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