Ingredients
Scale
- 15 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the ingredients: Start by adding the jalapeno peppers, onion, and garlic to a pot over medium heat. Pour in the water and vinegar.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. The key is to let the peppers soften while absorbing the other flavors.
- Cool down: After 10 minutes of simmering, remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly. This step helps prevent splattering when blending.
- Blend it up: Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the salt, cumin, honey (if using), and lime juice to the blender.
- Blend until smooth: Blend the mixture until smooth. If you prefer a thinner consistency, feel free to add a little more water until you get the texture you like.
- Adjust the flavors: Taste your sauce and adjust it to your liking. If you want it tangier, add more lime juice. If it’s too hot, a touch of extra honey might help mellow things out.
- Strain (optional): For those who prefer a smoother sauce, you can strain the mixture. If you like a chunkier texture, feel free to skip this step.
- Bottle and refrigerate: Pour your sauce into sterilized bottles and pop them in the fridge. The sauce will last for several weeks, and the flavors will intensify over time.
Notes
- Spice levels: If you want to dial down the heat, you can remove the seeds from the jalapeno peppers. For an extra spicy kick, leave them in!
- Customizing flavors: Feel free to tweak the recipe by adding other spices like smoked paprika or coriander. You could also try using different types of vinegar for a unique twist.
- Storage: Store your Jalapeno Hot Sauce in the fridge, and it will last for several weeks. For longer storage, you can freeze the sauce in ice cube trays and defrost as needed.
- Versatile usage: This sauce is perfect for drizzling over tacos, burgers, eggs, or even using as a marinade for grilled meats. The sky’s the limit!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Stovetop, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 kcal
- Calories: 0.2g
- Sugar: 95mg
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg