Southern Verde Sauce

green tomato

I love a good verde sauce at Mexican restaurants. It is my go-to sauce topped on enchiladas and tacos. It is really yummy with carnitas. My version uses green tomatoes for a Southern flair. This sauce is simple to make and requires a few ingredients. I love the savory, sour, and sweet combination. If you would like to add a little heat, add some jalapeno slices in the baking dish with the tomatoes before roasting.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted chicken stock
  • 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 3 medium green tomatoes, sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon plus more fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • splash fresh lime juice

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Pour the chicken stock in a 13×9-inch baking dish. Then layer the onion, garlic, and green tomatoes. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  3. Roast in the oven on the top rack for 40 to 45 minutes or until the tomatoes are softened and lightly browned.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a blender. Add the remaining ingredients. Blend until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
  5. Serve warm or cold.

 

2 Comments

  • Reply
    debbie mcgruder
    May 7, 2014 at 10:37 am

    I love spicy food.

  • Reply
    Max
    September 12, 2015 at 11:11 pm

    sounds good ima make it really spicy! heheheh

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