Description
This homemade Jalapeño Hot Sauce is packed with bold, fresh flavors and the perfect amount of heat. Made with fresh jalapeños, vinegar, garlic, and lime juice, this versatile sauce is great for drizzling over tacos, eggs, grilled meats, and more. Quick and easy to make, it’s a must-have condiment for spice lovers!
Ingredients
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- 12 fresh jalapeño peppers, stems removed
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapeños – Remove the stems from the jalapeños. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds. Roughly chop the peppers.
- Cook the vegetables – In a medium saucepan, combine the jalapeños, onion, and garlic. Add the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the vegetables soften.
- Blend the sauce – Transfer the cooked mixture and remaining liquid to a blender. Add the vinegar, salt, sugar, and lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain (optional) – For a smoother sauce, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a bowl. Press down to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Bottle the sauce – Pour the sauce into sterilized glass bottles or jars using a funnel. Seal tightly.
- Cool and store – Let the sauce cool completely before refrigerating. Store in the fridge for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For a milder sauce, remove the jalapeño seeds before cooking.
- For extra heat, add spicier peppers like serrano or habanero.
- Store the sauce in the fridge to keep it fresh for up to 3 months.
- If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or vinegar to adjust the consistency
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes