Description
Smoky jalapeño hot sauce brings fiery Mexican flavors to kitchen counters across North America. Chili pepper enthusiasts can elevate meals with this simple, zesty condiment that sparks culinary creativity for you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) jalapeno peppers (approximately 10 jalapenos)
- ¾ cup (180 ml) white vinegar
- ½ cup (120 ml) water
- ½ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8–10 cilantro sprigs
- ½ tsp (2.5 g) salt
- 1 tsp (2 g) Mexican oregano
- ¼ tsp (0.5 g) cumin (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Rinse jalapenos under cool water, removing stems while wearing protective gloves to avoid capsaicin burn.
- Sautéing Base: In a skillet with oil, caramelize onions and garlic until golden and aromatic, creating a flavor foundation for the hot sauce.
- Spice Infusion: Sprinkle Mexican oregano, black pepper, and cumin into the skillet, stirring briefly to activate and release their intense essences.
- Simmering Blend: Add whole jalapenos, white vinegar, water, and salt to the skillet, allowing ingredients to simmer and harmonize their flavors.
- Blending Process: Transfer the hot mixture to a blender, introducing fresh cilantro and lime juice for a bright, complex flavor profile; pulse until reaching desired texture from smooth to rustic.
- Bottling and Storage: Pour the vibrant sauce into sterilized glass containers, seal tightly, and refrigerate. The hot sauce will maintain its robust character for up to four weeks when properly preserved.
Notes
- Protect Your Hands: Always wear kitchen gloves when handling jalapenos to prevent painful skin irritation from capsaicin oils.
- Spice Level Control: Remove jalapeno seeds for a milder sauce or keep them for extra heat intensity.
- Storage Wisdom: Use sterilized glass containers and refrigerate immediately to maintain sauce quality for up to four weeks.
- Flavor Boosting Tip: Toast spices briefly in the skillet to enhance their depth and release maximum aromatic compounds.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 6
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 58 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg