Description
A bright, tangy, and spicy homemade hot sauce made with fresh jalapeños that’s perfect for enhancing your meals.
Ingredients
Fresh Ingredients
- 10 to 12 pieces fresh jalapeños, stems removed (Slice them in half for faster cooking)
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 cup white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar) (For a slightly softer tang)
- 1 cup water
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons salt (Start small, then adjust)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (Optional for brightness)
- 1 teaspoon sugar or honey (Optional if your peppers are extra sharp)
Instructions
Cooking
- Add jalapeños, garlic, vinegar, water, and salt to a pot.
- Bring it to a gentle boil, then lower to a simmer.
- Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until peppers look duller green and feel softer with a fork.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes so blending is safer.
- Blend everything (including the liquid) until you like the texture.
- Taste, then adjust with lime juice, extra salt, or a tiny bit of sweetener.
Notes
Store your sauce in a clean jar in the fridge. It usually keeps well for about 2 to 3 weeks. Always ensure clean containers and refrigerate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Cuisine: American, Mexican