Bestest Ever Yummy home Made Pico De Gallo

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I actually make Pico De Gallo quite often but have spoiled myself with using better ingredients to make it better each time I make it.

This also takes a lot more time to finely chop by hand with a sharp knife but in the end it is so worth it.

Cherry tomatoes (30-35)
Jalapeno peppers - 2 large (Remove the seeds and core)
Bell Pepper - 1 Yellow or red (outer part only)
White onion -1
Cilantro - 1/2 bushel

Very finely chop all of these. It will take some time but the smaller the better.

2 limes. First zest them then squeeze out the juice.

1 Blood Orange. First zest it then squeeze out the juice.

Freshly ground pink salt from a grinder. Add to your taste.

Mix it up and give it a taste. If you did it right you will never buy store bought cheap stuff again.

This is great just as is but is a perfect addition for tacos, burritos, quesadillas or just in a salad.

So good, so good. This picture does not do it justice.

 

[Gonna Smoke]

Looks and sounds good, but 1/2 bushel of cilantro?

 

[forktender]

I actually make Pico De Gallo quite often but have spoiled myself with using better ingredients to make it better each time I make it.

This also takes a lot more time to finely chop by hand with a sharp knife but in the end it is so worth it.

Cherry tomatoes (30-35)
Jalapeno peppers - 2 large (Remove the seeds and core)
Bell Pepper - 1 Yellow or red (outer part only)
White onion -1
Cilantro - 1/2 bushel

Very finely chop all of these. It will take some time but the smaller the better.

2 limes. First zest them then squeeze out the juice.

1 Blood Orange. First zest it then squeeze out the juice.

Freshly ground pink salt from a grinder. Add to your taste.

Mix it up and give it a taste. If you did it right you will never buy store bought cheap stuff again.

This is great just as is but is a perfect addition for tacos, burritos, quesadillas or just in a salad.

So good, so good. This picture does not do it justice.

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Chris, that looks killer!!!!! But it's my turn to enable, you really need one of these. They make dicing veggies a breeze, and they are super fast and easy to store and clean. I use mine for all sorts of things.

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Chopper-Multifunctional-Adjustable-Container/dp/B0D1BPJVQ7/ref=asc_df_B0D1BPJVQ7?mcid=e16300bab8193d3aa5676b8543f9796b&hvocijid=527092892437416468-B0D1BPJVQ7-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=527092892437416468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031994&hvtargid=pla-2281435178338&psc=1

 

[forktender]

Chris, that looks killer!!!!! But it's my turn to enable, you really need one of these. They make dicing veggies a breeze, and they are super fast and easy to store and clean. I use mine for all sorts of things.

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Chopper-Multifunctional-Adjustable-Container/dp/B0D1BPJVQ7/ref=asc_df_B0D1BPJVQ7?mcid=e16300bab8193d3aa5676b8543f9796b&hvocijid=527092892437416468-B0D1BPJVQ7-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=527092892437416468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031994&hvtargid=pla-2281435178338&psc=1

Oops, I linked the wrong one, this is the one I use . I'm sure either would be fine though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764HS4SL/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

 

[forktender]

I really like diced avocado in my Pico, but only add it to the amount that you will eat that day because it doesn't keep well over night. I also use poblano peppers instead of bells in my Pico, because I freak'in love'um!!!

 

[02ebz06]

Oops, I linked the wrong one, this is the one I use . I'm sure either would be fine though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764HS4SL/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

We have two of those.
Get used pretty heavily in August for dicing hatch chilies for the freezer.
Great for lots of things during rest of year.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Chris, that looks killer!!!!! But it's my turn to enable, you really need one of these. They make dicing veggies a breeze, and they are super fast and easy to store and clean. I use mine for all sorts of things.

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Chopper-Multifunctional-Adjustable-Container/dp/B0D1BPJVQ7/ref=asc_df_B0D1BPJVQ7?mcid=e16300bab8193d3aa5676b8543f9796b&hvocijid=527092892437416468-B0D1BPJVQ7-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=527092892437416468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031994&hvtargid=pla-2281435178338&psc=1

I just got that yesterday thinking might work good for doing my Green Tomato Relish I making tomorrow.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

Oops, I linked the wrong one, this is the one I use . I'm sure either would be fine though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764HS4SL/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

I haven't had very good luck with those before but that one does look like it is built better than the ones I have had.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I really like diced avocado in my Pico, but only add it to the amount that you will eat that day because it doesn't keep well over night. I also use poblano peppers instead of bells in my Pico, because I freak'in love'um!!!

 

[JLinza]

Looks good to me

 

[forktender]

I haven't had very good luck with those before but that one does look like it is built better than the ones I have had.

I cut everything for carrots, potatoes, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, and my fingers, they are super sharp.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

Oops, I linked the wrong one, this is the one I use . I'm sure either would be fine though.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0764HS4SL/ref=sspa_mw_detail_0?ie=UTF8&psc=1&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9kZXRhaWwp13NParams

I ordered the All-In-One version for a few bucks more. Hopefully it will be worth it.

 

[Smokin Okie]

Cherry tomatoes are a good choice. We've found the cherries to be the only grocery store tomato that has any flavor.

And home grown cilantro knocks the socks off the grocery store version, but you being in SoCal, you probably getting very fresh cilantro.

 

[BrianGSDTexoma]

Chris, that looks killer!!!!! But it's my turn to enable, you really need one of these. They make dicing veggies a breeze, and they are super fast and easy to store and clean. I use mine for all sorts of things.

https://www.amazon.com/Vegetable-Chopper-Multifunctional-Adjustable-Container/dp/B0D1BPJVQ7/ref=asc_df_B0D1BPJVQ7?mcid=e16300bab8193d3aa5676b8543f9796b&hvocijid=527092892437416468-B0D1BPJVQ7-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=527092892437416468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031994&hvtargid=pla-2281435178338&psc=1

I always wondered how these would work? Made quick work of Tomatoes and Onions for my Green Tomato Relish. One of these days I going to remember to use cut proof gloves when handling sharp things. Trying to figure out how to remove plate I slipped. i can tell you those blades are sharp.

 

[forktender]

I always wondered how these would work? Made quick work of Tomatoes and Onions for my Green Tomato Relish. One of these days I going to remember to use cut proof gloves when handling sharp things. Trying to figure out how to remove plate I slipped. i can tell you those blades are sharp.

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That's how I cut myself on it as well.
My wife is always cutting herself on things in the kitchen, I told her not to touch it, seconds later I here ouch from the kitchen.

 

[Chris_in_SoCal]

I got it in and unboxed it. The box is a little smaller than expected but that's a good thing since our kitchen has been filled up.

 

[forktender]

I got it in and unboxed it. The box is a little smaller than expected but that's a good thing since our kitchen has been filled up.

I think you'll like it, I use it all the time, when making pasta salad, mac salad, egg salad, deviled eggs, soups and stews, or anything I need diced veggies for.
It works great!!!