Pancho Sauce
Transform your dishes with the bold and zesty flavors of Pancho Sauce, a versatile Tex-Mex-inspired condiment that’s as creamy as it is spicy. Made with a luscious blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, this sauce gets an irresistible smoky kick from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and smoked paprika, while a splash of pickle juice and lime juice adds a tangy brightness. Fresh cilantro ties it all together with vibrant herbal notes. Ready in just 10 minutes, this no-cook recipe is perfect as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, or grilled meats, or as a crowd-pleasing dip for tortilla chips. Packed with bold, layered flavors, Pancho Sauce is your go-to recipe to elevate any meal instantly!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons pickle juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 pieces chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 medium garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
Directions
Step 1
In a blender or food processor, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, and pickle juice to create the base of the sauce.
Step 2
Add the lime juice, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, garlic clove, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper to the blender.
Step 3
Blend the ingredients until smooth, ensuring the chipotle peppers and garlic are fully incorporated.
Step 4
Chop the fresh cilantro finely and add it to the blended mixture. Pulse briefly to mix, without over-blending, to maintain some texture from the cilantro.
Step 5
Taste the sauce and adjust the salt or lime juice, if needed, to suit your preference.
Step 6
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or airtight container. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Step 7
Use the Pancho Sauce as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce for tortilla chips.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (464.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2013.7 |
| Total Fat 197.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 31.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 292.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2432.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 66.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.9g | |
| Protein 6.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 204.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 292.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories