Salsa Roja Recipe – Mexican Red Table Sauce

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

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

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

Add cumin and bit of salt.

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

Season with salt if needed and stir.

Cool and refrigerate until ready to use.

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