Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Ranchero Sauce






So my husband works nights and he gets home about 715 in the morning and he's  always ready to go eat Huevos Rancheros at a local Mexican restaurant. Me on the other hand is probably in my deepest sleep about that time, and I don't like eating right when I get up. GOT to have my coffee first :) So... yes I do go with him sometimes or I will make some breakfast but not Huevos Rancheros and not at 7:15... 8 Sounds better!! Maybe even 830 :) Sorry babe! AND I don't know how to make a Ranchero sauce. But my mom and dad came over the other night and brought some fresh tomatoes and jalapenos from their garden and I said what can I make with these... and she said well I can show you how to make some Ranchero sauce! Sweet! - Phil will love this.
 

Things you will need:

1 can whole peeled tomatoes w/juice
1/2 of a white onion, thinly sliced
1-2 jalapeno, seeded. 
2-3 fresh chopped tomatoes
1-2 slices of bacon
1/2 t comino (aka cumin)
salt and pepper to taste


Start off by frying your bacon. I cute two pieces in half. (Yes I know! Bacon in a ranchero sauce..?! It's actually the secret ingredient! It gives a smokey flavor.) Don't judge until you've tried it :D



In the mean time, cut up your onion, tomatoes, and jalapeno. I used two whole jalapenos and it was actually still a mild sauce. If I added the seeds then it would have more heat. So keep that in mind.



Once your bacon is done frying, remove from the pan and leave a little of the bacon grease in the pan to saute the onions next. Saute until very soft about 4 -5 minutes.


Chop your bacon.


Add your tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until tomatoes begin to soften


Once they have soften, then add your can of whole tomatoes, bacon, and 1/2 cup of water (or less)... cut the whole tomatoes up in the pan with the spatula so its not so chunky. Then add your cumin, salt & pepper then cover & simmer for about 15 minutes.


Add your fresh jalapenos then simmer for another 5 minutes. Taste test to make sure the salt is right. If sauce is to thick just add water and simmer for a few minutes.


I made this the night before I surprised my husband with this BIG breakfast. He was very happy! LOL ...Let me just say that I used all four burners making this breakfast...As you can see I went all out and made everything that comes with the plate when you order from a restaurant. I never use more than one pan to scramble up some eggs in the morning. Unless I'm cooking some gourmet dinner I got the whole stove occupied... It was just a little to much work for 8am! And I'm use to going all out for dinner not breakfast. But he was happy so I was happy :)


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