Homemade Jalapeño Hot Sauce 🌶️
If you’re a fan of bold flavors and a touch of heat, this homemade jalapeño hot sauce is a must-try! It’s a simple recipe that brings a delightful kick to your dishes with just the right balance of heat and tang. Perfect for adding to tacos, grilled meats, or even just for spicing up a simple bowl of rice. Let’s dive into the details of this fiery sauce!
Ingredients
- 1 lb. jalapeño peppers (approx. 10 jalapeños) 🌶️
- 1/2 onion 🧅
- 2 garlic cloves 🧄
- 3/4 cup white vinegar 🍶
- 1/2 cup water 💧
- Juice of 1 lime 🍋
- 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 🌿
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional) 🌾
- 8-10 cilantro sprigs 🌿
- Freshly cracked black pepper 🌶️
Instructions
- Prepare the Jalapeños: Rinse the jalapeños thoroughly and de-stem them. Be cautious with your hands and avoid touching your face—jalapeño oils can irritate! 🔥👐
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a pan over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the roughly chopped onion and peeled garlic cloves until the onion starts to brown. 🧅🧄🍳
- Add the Spices: Once the onion is caramelized, stir in the Mexican oregano, a generous amount of freshly cracked black pepper, and cumin (if using). Cook briefly until fragrant. 🌿🌶️🍳
- Simmer the Ingredients: Add the de-stemmed jalapeños, white vinegar, water, and salt to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes until the peppers are softened. 🌶️🍶💧🧂
- Blend the Sauce: Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the cilantro and lime juice. Blend until smooth or to your desired consistency. 🌿🍋🔄
- Store the Sauce: Pour the blended hot sauce into three 5 oz. bottles or a small Mason jar. Store it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for at least a month. 🫙❄️
Notes
- Adjust the Heat: If you prefer a milder sauce, you can remove the seeds from the jalapeños before cooking.
- Consistency Tips: For a thinner sauce, add more water; for a thicker texture, blend less or use fewer liquids.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cooking Time
20 minutes
Total Time
30 minutes
Enjoy your homemade jalapeño hot sauce with all your favorite dishes! Whether you’re using it as a condiment or an ingredient in your recipes, this sauce is sure to add a burst of flavor. 🌶️🔥
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Jalapeno Hot Sauce 🌶️
- Total Time: 30min
Ingredients
1 lb. jalapeno peppers (approx. 10 jalapenos) 🌶️
1/2 onion 🧅
2 garlic cloves 🧄
3/4 cup white vinegar 🍶
1/2 cup water 💧
Juice of 1 lime 🍋
1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano 🌿
1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional) 🌾
8–10 cilantro sprigs 🌿
Freshly cracked black pepper 🌶️
Instructions
1️⃣ Give the jalapenos a good rinse and de-stem them. Be sure to wash your hands after handling them. 🔥👐
2️⃣ Saute a roughly chopped 1/2 onion and 2 whole, peeled garlic cloves in a glug of oil over medium heat. 🧅🧄🍳
3️⃣ Once the onion is browning, add 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, some freshly cracked black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional). Briefly cook until fragrant. 🌿🌶️🍳
4️⃣ Add the de-stemmed jalapenos, 3/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the pan. Bring to a simmer. 🌶️🍶💧🧂
5️⃣ Transfer everything to a blender. Add 8-10 sprigs cilantro and the juice of 1 lime. Blend well or to your desired consistency. 🌿🍋🔄
6️⃣ Pour the mixture into three 5 oz. bottles or a small Mason jar. Store in the fridge where it will keep for at least a month. 🫙❄️
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min