Jalapeño Hot Sauce
A bold, tangy Jalapeño Hot Sauce with fresh jalapeños, garlic, vinegar, and lime. Perfect for tacos, eggs, grilled meats, or adding a spicy kick to meals.
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Blender or food processor
- Knife & cutting board
- measuring cups/spoons
- Glass jar or bottle (for storage)
Ingredients
- 10 fresh jalapeños stems removed (seeds optional for less heat)
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 cup white vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar optional, balances flavor
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine jalapeños, garlic, onion, vinegar, water, and salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until jalapeños soften.
- Transfer mixture to a blender, add lime juice and sugar.
- Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning or thickness with more water.
- Cool completely before transferring to a sterilized glass jar or bottle.
- Store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (per 1 tbsp, approx.):
• Calories: 5
• Protein: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 1g
• Fat: 0g
• Saturated Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 60mg
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 0g