Casa Gallardo: Salsa Ranchera

Casa Gallardo's red salsa became so popular it was sold in grocery stores throughout the area. On the table with a basket of fresh tortilla chips at the start of every meal, the salsa was heavy on the tomatoes and had a nice tang.

Salsa Ranchera Salsa Ranchera

Salsa Ranchera

Source: Casa Gallardo Restaurants Recipe Binder, 1993

Yield: 1 gallon


Ingredients

  • 1 lb onions, yellow

  • 1 lb jalapenos, fresh, stems removed

  • 1 1/2 oz cilantro, fresh, finely chopped

  • 1 lb tomatoes, diced 1/4-in

  • 3 lb tomatoes, crushed, canned

  • 3 cups water, cold from tap

  • 2 oz cider vinegar

  • 4 oz jalapeno juice

  • 4 tsp salt, table

  • 1 Tbsp oregano, Mexican, whole, dry

  • 2 Tbsp garlic, granulated

  • 2 tsp cumin, ground


Preparation

Combine onions and jalapenos, and run through buffalo chopper approximately 10 revolutions. Place the mixture in an appropriate container.

Add remaining ingredients to mixture. Stir all ingredients together until well mixed.

Cover and refrigerate. Let sit at least 3 hours before serving.


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