Pico Rico Hot Sauce is a vibrant, flavorful condiment that will bring zesty zing to your favorite dishes. This easy-to-make sauce has a delicious mix of spicy and smoky flavors, perfect for adding a kick to your favorite tacos, burritos, fajitas, and more. And best of all, it’s made with easy-to-find ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry! So let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the tomato paste, vinegar, honey, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and salt. Stir to combine, and cook until the mixture is fragrant and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the sauce to a container with a tight-fitting lid and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
And there you have it! Pico Rico Hot Sauce is the perfect way to take your favorite dishes to the next level. Whether you’re looking for a spicy kick for tacos, burritos, fajitas, or anything else, this delicious condiment will do the trick. Enjoy!
