Bloody Mary Guajillo Salsa Recipe

Name: Bloody Mary Guajillo Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded; 1/4 medium white onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup); 1 medium tomato, stemmed and halved; 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 2 cloves garlic; Kosher salt; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish; 2 tablespoons vodka; 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Celery leaves for garnish; Celery sticks, tortilla or vegetables chips for serving

Servings: persons

15 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
1/4 medium white onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium tomato, stemmed and halved
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons vodka
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Celery leaves for garnish
Celery sticks, tortilla or vegetables chips for serving

1
Combine the chiles and onions in a medium saucepan and cover with water.
2
Bring to a simmer and cook until the chiles are tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Drop the tomato in about 5 minutes before the chiles are done.
4
Strain, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
5
Put the cooked vegetables, the reserved 1 cup of cooking liquid, the vinegar, sugar, garlic and 1 teaspoon salt in a blender, and then puree until very smooth.
6
Pour the chili-tomato mixture into a mesh strainer set over a medium bowl.
7
Use a rubber spatula to help push the mixture through until only the chili and tomato skins remain in the strainer.
8
Discard them.
9
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
10
Add the strained chili-tomato mixture and cook, stirring and scraping up the bottom frequently, until thick, about 15 minutes.
11
Remove from the heat and stir in the horseradish, vodka, Worcestershire and some salt.
12
Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or overnight.
13
Garnish with celery leaves and a swirl of horseradish.
14
Serve with celery sticks or chips.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded, 1/4 medium white onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup), 1 medium tomato, stemmed and halved, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Bloody Mary Guajillo Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Bloody Mary Guajillo Salsa

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