Easy El Pato Sauce
This homemade El Pato Sauce Recipe is a bold Mexican-style condiment made with tomatoes, jalapeños, onion, garlic, and spices. It’s ready in 30 minutes and perfect for tacos, enchiladas, or dipping. Yields 2 cups and stores well for up to a week.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 4 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-3 jalapeño peppers, chopped (adjust according to preferred spice level)
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
Instructions
- 1
Begin by dicing the tomatoes, chopping the onion, mincing the garlic, and chopping the jalapeño peppers
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until they turn translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes
- 3
Add diced tomatoes and chopped jalapeños to the pan. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and pulpy
- 4
Once the tomatoes have softened, remove the pan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly. Pour the contents of the pan into a food processor or blender
- 5
Add white vinegar, salt, sugar, and cumin powder to the blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth and well-incorporated sauce consistency
- 6
After tasting the sauce, taste again and adjust the seasoning to your taste. You can add more salt, sugar, or vinegar for the desired taste balance.