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Salsa Roja

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time20 mins

This Salsa Roja hot sauce recipe will really tickle your taste buds. Super quick to make and a perfect addition to all your Mexican meals. The best thing about making it at home – you get to control the heat!

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 34 Roma Tomatoes
 4 Garlic ClovesSkin On
 ½ oz Dried Chile de ArbolAbout 20 chiles, rinses and stems removed
 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
 ¼ tsp Mexican Dried Oregano
 1 tsp Salt
 2 tbsp Reserved Water From Soaked Chiles
 2 Serrano PeppersOptional for extra heat
1

Using a knife, score an “X” on the bottom of each tomato (this allows easy peeling).

2

Place the tomatoes and garlic cloves (skin-on) on a foil-lined baking sheet, and Broil on High (a few inches from the heat source) for about 5 minutes.

3

Remove the garlic cloves, flip the tomatoes and broil 5 more minutes.

4

Meanwhile, heat a skillet on medium-high. Toast the chiles de arbol for about 1-2 minutes, mixing constantly, until slightly browned. (Careful to not burn, they cook fast!)

5

Place the chile de arbol in a sauce pan with about 2 cups of boiled water. Cover and let soak for 20 minutes.

6

Peel the tomatoes and the garlic and add them to a High-Powered Blender. Add the rest of the ingredients: apple cider vinegar, oregano, salt, reserved water, and serrano peppers (if using).

7

Blend until smooth (1-2 minutes). You can add in more water if you would like a thinner consistency.

8

Store in an air-tight jar or container, and keep in the fridge until ready to use.

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