How to Make Smoky Pico de Gallo - A Step-by-Step Guide

Smoky Pico de Gallo is a fresh and vibrant Mexican salsa that is perfect for serving as a dip with tortilla chips, or as a topping for tacos, grilled meats, or seafood. This recipe adds a twist to the traditional Pico de Gallo by incorporating chipotle peppers and smoked paprika, giving it a deliciously smoky flavor that is sure to elevate any dish it accompanies.

One of the best things about Pico de Gallo is its simplicity and versatility. Made with just a few simple ingredients, inc...

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Ingredients

  • 1 large sweet onion, diced
  • 2 jalapeno chile peppers, diced
  • 1 habanero chile pepper, diced
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 fresh limes, juiced, with pulp reserved
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Preheat a smoker grill for 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Add water to the bowl and wood chips to the side tray according to manufacturer's directions.
  • Place onion, jalapeno peppers, habanero peppers, and garlic in an aluminum roasting pan small enough to fit into your smoker. Drizzle with olive oil, stirring to completely cover.
  • Place the roasting pan into the preheated smoker. Smoke, using 1 to 2 pans of wood chips, until vegetables are tender but not dried out, about 1 to 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, place tomatoes in a large glass bowl. Add cilantro, lime juice, lime pulp, cumin, and seasoned salt. Mix to combine, cover, and refrigerate.
  • Add smoked vegetables to the tomato mixture, stir to combine, and return to refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    66 cal.

    • Total Fat: 3g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 37mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 23mg
    • Calcium: 33mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 329mg