Make Casa Gallardo’s famous Salsa Ranchera at home! This classic restaurant-style red salsa is packed with fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, and bold Mexican spices for the perfect balance of heat and tang. Whether you’re serving it with chips, tacos, or grilled meats, this easy-to-make salsa is a must for any salsa lover!
Casa Gallardo’s Salsa Ranchera is a bold, tomato-forward salsa with a perfect balance of heat, acidity, and earthy spices. This classic red salsa was a staple at the legendary Mexican restaurant chain and even became popular enough to be sold in stores. With fresh onions, jalapeños, tomatoes, and a blend of oregano, cumin, and garlic, this salsa delivers a rich, tangy, and slightly smoky flavor. Perfect for dipping tortilla chips, spooning over tacos, or drizzling on your favorite Mexican dishes, this salsa is a must-try for anyone who loves restaurant-quality salsas at home.
Casa Gallardo Salsa Ranchera
Make Casa Gallardo’s famous Salsa Ranchera at home! This classic restaurant-style red salsa is packed with fresh tomatoes, jalapeños, and bold Mexican spices for the perfect balance of heat and tang. Whether you’re serving it with chips, tacos, or grilled meats, this easy-to-make salsa is a must for any salsa lover!
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
Instructions
- Combine onions and jalapenos, and run through chopper approximately for 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.
Notes
SOURCE: Casa Gallardo Restaurants Recipe Binder, 1993
YIELD: 1 gallon
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