Description
Spicy jalapeño hot sauce brings Mexican heat to any dish with its fiery blend of fresh peppers, vinegar, and garlic. Complex layers of flavor rush through this homemade condiment that elevates your meals from ordinary to extraordinary.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers:
- 1 pound (1 lb) jalapeno peppers (approximately 10 jalapenos)
- 8–10 cilantro sprigs
Aromatics and Alliums:
- ½ onion
- 2 garlic cloves
Liquids and Spices:
- ¾ cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- Juice of 1 lime
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- ¼ teaspoon cumin (optional)
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly cleanse jalapenos under cool running water, carefully removing stems while wearing protective gloves to prevent skin irritation from capsaicin.
- Heat a skillet with a thin layer of oil, then gently sauté chopped onion and peeled garlic cloves until the onion develops a golden, translucent appearance.
- Introduce Mexican oregano, ground black pepper, and cumin to the skillet, stirring briefly to awaken the aromatic spices and release their intense flavors.
- Incorporate whole jalapenos into the skillet, followed by white vinegar, water, and salt, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and meld flavors.
- Transfer the hot mixture to a blender, adding fresh cilantro sprigs and freshly squeezed lime juice for brightness and depth.
- Blend the contents thoroughly, adjusting consistency to your preference – ranging from smooth and silky to slightly chunky.
- Carefully decant the vibrant hot sauce into sterilized glass containers, ensuring a tight seal to preserve freshness and flavor.
- Refrigerate the sauce, which will maintain its robust taste and quality for approximately four weeks when stored properly.
Notes
- Wear gloves when handling jalapenos to prevent skin irritation and burning sensation from capsaicin.
- Adjust spice level by removing seeds and membranes for milder sauce or keeping them for extra heat.
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice add bright, zesty flavors that elevate the hot sauce’s complexity.
- Mexican oregano and cumin provide warm, earthy undertones that complement the jalapeno’s natural heat.
- Blend sauce longer for smoother consistency or pulse briefly for a chunkier texture.
- Refrigeration helps preserve the sauce’s vibrant flavor and extends its shelf life up to one month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 12
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 62 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0.5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg