Description
Fiery jalapeño hot sauce brings Mexican-inspired heat to your culinary adventures. Homemade spice blends bold peppers with tangy vinegar, creating a zesty condiment you’ll drizzle on everything from tacos to eggs.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers:
- 1012 fresh jalapenos, stems removed
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) white vinegar
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) sugar
Instructions
- Combine freshly sliced jalapenos, minced garlic, and water in a medium saucepan, heating until the liquid reaches a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low and allow the mixture to gently simmer for 10 minutes, softening the peppers and melding flavors.
- Carefully transfer the hot pepper mixture to a blender, adding tangy vinegar, zesty lime juice, seasoning salt, and a touch of granulated sugar.
- Pulse and blend the ingredients until achieving a completely smooth, vibrant green consistency.
- Optional: Pour the blended sauce through a fine-mesh strainer to remove any remaining pepper seeds or pulp, creating an ultra-smooth texture.
- Transfer the finished hot sauce into a clean glass jar with a secure lid.
- Refrigerate the spicy condiment for optimal flavor preservation, ensuring consumption within 2 weeks for maximum freshness and zest.
Notes
- Adjust heat levels by removing jalapeno seeds for a milder sauce or keeping them for extra spiciness.
- Wear gloves when handling hot peppers to prevent skin irritation and avoid touching your eyes.
- Experiment with different vinegars like apple cider or white wine vinegar to create unique flavor profiles.
- For a smoky twist, roast jalapenos briefly before blending to enhance their natural depth and complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 3 kcal
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 103 mg
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
- Fiber: 0.3 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg