Pace Hot Picante Sauce – Better-For-You Condiment for Family Dinners and Lunch Packing
Pace Hot Picante Sauce – Better-For-You Condiment for Family Dinners and Lunch Packing
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Why you'll love it
- Clean-label reassurance with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
- Trusted brand heritage of 75+ years delivering consistent iconic flavor
- Versatile triple-use as dip, topping, or cooking sauce reduces need for multiple condiments
- Choice of heat levels (Mild, Medium, Hot) and sizes (16 oz, 24 oz, 64 oz) lets shoppers match the jar to their tolerance and occasion
- Made with USA-grown vegetables supporting domestic sourcing
- Naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, fitting common dietary restrictions
- has nice chunks in the sauce rather than being runny
- arrived fast and was safely bubble wrapped to prevent damage
- tingles the taste buds without being over the top spicy
- just the right amount of pepper chunks
- budget value compared to other brands
- great mexican flavor
Perfect for
- Dipping sauce for tortilla chips at parties and casual snacking
- Topping for tacos, nachos, and burritos
- Cooking ingredient for quesadillas, enchiladas, and other Mexican dishes
- Condiment for summer grilling and backyard barbecues
- Flavor booster for tailgating spreads and game-day snacks
- mixing hot salsa with Pace mild or medium to control heat level
- making huevos rancheros for breakfast
Pick up the Pace
Pace has had a passion for salsa for over 60 years. Our salsa and sauces are made with high-quality ingredients, like ripe tomatoes, savory onions and hand-picked jalapeños. From chunky salsas to our original picante sauces to ready-to-dip quesos, Pace has just the right kick to add to any meal or snack.
Chunky Salsa
When it comes to Pace salsa, jalapeños are king. Made with hand-picked jalapeño peppers blended with tomatoes and onions, Pace salsa has a consistent crisp texture.
Picante Sauce
Pace picante sauce is the original picante sauce that adds excitement to your everyday meals.
Queso
Pace quesos are ready-to-dip! With the perfectly balanced flavors of cheese and zesty spices, Pace quesos are ready for any snacking adventure!
Kick Up Taco Night with Pace
Add excitement to taco night with Pace salsa and sauces. Perfect for dipping and topping, Pace picante sauces, salsa and quesos add an extra kick to your taco Tuesdays. Keep a few jars in your pantry for tacos--or enchiladas, quesadillas, or nachos--any night of the week!
Product Information
One (1) 24 oz Jar of Pace Medium Picante Sauce A picante sauce ideal for dips and toppings, made with hand-picked jalapenos and tomatoes picked at the peak of freshness Savor the medium heat with our picante sauce Enjoy Pace Picante sauce, crafted with vegetables grown in the USA, perfect for your favorite dips and toppings without any artificial additives Gluten free and made with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives; Vegetarian
Product Dimensions : 3.5 x 3.5 x 7.24 inches; 1.5 Pounds Item model number : 200650000024 UPC : 041565000241 Manufacturer : CAMPBELL SOUP COMPANY Units : 24.0 Ounce Best Sellers Rank: #3,732 in Grocery & Gourmet Food One (1) 24 oz Jar of Pace Medium Picante Sauce A picante sauce ideal for dips and toppings, made with hand-picked jalapenos and tomatoes picked at the peak of freshness Savor the medium heat with our picante sauce Enjoy Pace Picante sauce, crafted with vegetables grown in the USA, perfect for your favorite dips and toppings without any artificial additives Gluten free and made with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives; Vegetarian
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this salsa contain any artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives?
No. Pace Picante Sauce is made without artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives, which is one of the main reasons health-conscious and clean-label shoppers trust it as a pantry staple.
Is Pace Hot Picante Sauce safe for a gluten-free diet?
Yes. The formulation is naturally gluten-free, so it fits common gluten-free dietary needs when paired with certified gluten-free chips and meal ingredients.
Is this product vegetarian?
Yes. Pace Picante Sauce is vegetarian, with no meat-based ingredients, making it suitable for vegetarian meal prep, lunch packing, and plant-forward dinners.
Where are the vegetables in this salsa grown?
Pace Picante Sauce is made with USA-grown vegetables, including hand-picked jalapeños and peak-freshness tomatoes, supporting domestic sourcing that many wellness-minded shoppers look for.
Can I use this as a low-effort way to add flavor to healthy meals like eggs, salads, and grain bowls?
Absolutely. Customers use Pace to add bold flavor to huevos rancheros, salads, grain bowls, and even spaghetti sauce, which helps keep meals exciting without adding heavy sauces or extra oil.
How spicy is Pace Hot, and is it too much for a clean-eating household?
Pace Hot delivers a noticeable but not over-the-top tingle, so even clean-eating households tend to enjoy it. If you want less heat, the Mild and Medium variants give the same ingredients in a gentler form.
Is this a smart swap for higher-sugar or creamier condiments in a wellness diet?
Yes. Using Pace as a dip or topping lets you replace sugary ketchup, sweet BBQ sauce, or creamy dressings with a tomato- and pepper-forward option that has no artificial ingredients.
How does Pace compare to fresh homemade salsa from a clean-label standpoint?
Pace delivers a consistent, restaurant-style flavor year-round because of its hand-picked jalapeños and peak-freshness tomatoes. While homemade salsa can be very clean, it requires prep time, and Pace is the convenient go-to for busy wellness shoppers.
Can I pack this in my kids’ or my own lunch without worrying about additives?
Yes. The clean-label recipe with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives makes it a popular choice for lunch packing, and the chunky texture holds up well in a lunchbox next to wraps, salads, or grain bowls.
Is this a budget value compared to premium organic salsas?
Customers consistently call out the budget value compared to other brands, including organic and premium labels, while still getting the clean-label benefits and trusted 75+ year brand heritage.
Will the hot level cause digestive discomfort for people with sensitive stomachs?
Hot salsa can bother sensitive stomachs in any brand. If you’re cautious, start with the Mild or Medium variant, or mix a small amount of Hot into a larger portion of Mild to control the spice level per serving.
Does this sauce fit a low-sodium or low-sugar eating plan?
Pace is a tomato- and pepper-based salsa that is generally lower in sugar than ketchup or BBQ sauce, but you should review the nutrition label for the exact sodium and sugar content to match it to your specific plan.
How can I use Pace to make a healthier breakfast?
A classic option is huevos rancheros: top warm corn tortillas with a fried egg, black beans, and a generous spoonful of Pace Picante for protein- and fiber-rich breakfast with bold flavor and no artificial ingredients.
Is the jar BPA-free or safe for storing leftovers?
The Pace jar is a standard food-grade glass jar, which is widely considered safe for short-term refrigerated storage of leftovers. For long-term storage, transfer to a sealed glass container for best quality.
Is the heat from Pace Hot all natural, or is it boosted with capsaicin extracts?
The heat comes naturally from real, hand-picked jalapeños in the recipe, not from added capsaicin extracts, which aligns with clean-label expectations.
Will this salsa help me hit my serving of vegetables for the day?
Tomatoes and jalapeños both count toward your daily vegetable servings, so using Pace on eggs, tacos, salads, and grain bowls is an easy way to add an extra serving of veggies to meals.
How do I use Pace Hot Picante Sauce in everyday cooking?
Pace is a true triple-use product: scoop it as a dip with tortilla chips, spoon it over tacos, nachos, burritos, and eggs, or stir it into quesadillas, enchiladas, chili, and even spaghetti sauce for a Tex-Mex twist.
Can I mix Pace Hot with a milder salsa to control the spice?
Yes. A popular way to customize heat is mixing hot salsa with Pace Mild or Medium so you keep the chunky texture and flavor but tone the spice down for kids or sensitive guests.
How long does an opened jar keep in the refrigerator?
Once opened, keep the jar tightly sealed in the refrigerator and use it within the time listed on the label for best quality, typically a couple of weeks. Always use a clean utensil to avoid cross-contamination.
Is Pace Picante Sauce compatible with keto, low-carb, or gluten-free diets?
Pace is naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, and its tomato- and pepper-forward profile makes it a popular fit for low-carb and keto meals. Always check the current nutrition label for exact carb and sodium content to match your plan.
Does this salsa work with both corn and flour tortillas?
Yes. Pace Picante pairs well with both corn and flour tortillas, corn tortilla chips, taco shells, and pita-style chips, so you can use it across a range of Tex-Mex and casual meals.
What’s in the jar when I open it, and do I need to buy anything else to use it?
Each jar contains Pace Hot Picante Sauce ready to eat as a dip or topping. You don’t need to buy anything else to enjoy it, but tortilla chips, tacos, or grilled meats make it even more fun straight out of the jar.
Is Pace a safe, trusted brand I can feel confident buying?
Yes. Pace has 75+ years of brand heritage delivering consistent iconic flavor, and the sauce is made with USA-grown vegetables and no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
Does the sauce have a strong vinegar or preservative taste?
No. Customers describe Pace as having great Mexican flavor with nice chunks and just the right amount of pepper pieces, rather than the sharp, pickled taste that some preservative-heavy salsas have.
What’s the difference between picante sauce and salsa?
Picante sauce is the Mexican-style chunky cousin of salsa: it’s typically smoother than a fresh pico de gallo but chunkier than a pureed salsa, with a cooked tomato base and peppers. Pace Picante is a classic example of this style.
