Sauces, Dips & Dressings

Pico de Gallo from the Gun Flint Tavern in Grand Marais

Pico de Gallo

Served at the Gun Flint Tavern in Grand Marais, Minnesota, in the 1990s.
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 7 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped
  • ½ medium red onion, coarsely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. cilantro, chopped
  • 1 to 2 serrano peppers, chopped
  • ½ Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ½ jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
  • ½ habanero pepper, chopped (optional)
  • tsp. rice wine vinegar
  • Juice from half a lime

Instructions

  • Combine tomatoes, onions, cilantro, peppers, rice wine vinegar, and lime juice.
Notes
Be sure to wear rubber gloves when handling the peppers, or the oils may bother your skin.
You can vary the heat of the salsa by the amounts of chile peppers you use.

About the Gun Flint Tavern

Location:
Grand Marais, Minnesota

Status:
Open

Dates active:
1998-present

The Gun Flint Tavern in Grand Marais, Minnesota, opened on May 22, 1998. Owners Susan and Jeff Gecas chose the old Grand Marais State Bank for their restaurant because of the breathtaking views of the harbor and Lake Superior.

If you have additional information about the restaurant, please feel free to reach out. I’d love to be able to add to their story. Until then, enjoy the recipe!