Veracruz Sauce - where have you been all my life???

[QSis]

I had some leftover pork tenderloin that I wanted to make into tacos. I stumbled about Veracruz Sauce, which I've never had but has everything I love! Can't imagine how I've missed this one!

I can't find the recipe I used, but they are all pretty much the same: Tomatoes, onions, garlic, jalapeno, olives, capers ... Here is one that's similar to the one I used - I added browned pieces of pork. Served on cut-down lo carb tortillas.

Lee

A simple and fast Veracruz sauce combines tomatoes, green olives, capers, onions, and garlic. It takes about 25 minutes total and uses basic pantry ingredients to make a bright, savory topping for fish or chicken. [1, 2]

Ingredients

• • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium tomatoes, diced (or one 14.5-oz can diced tomatoes)
  • 1 pickled jalapeño or serrano pepper, sliced or chopped
  • ½ cup green olives, halved or sliced
  • 1 tablespoon capers, drained
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste [1, 2, 3, 4]

Instructions

• Sauté aromatics: Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until soft. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. [1, 2, 3]
  
  • Simmer base: Add the diced tomatoes and chopped peppers. Cook for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes break down and turn pulpy. [1, 2]
  • Add salty notes: Stir in the green olives, capers, and dried oregano. Simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. [1]