Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe

Name: Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 32 serving
Ingredients: 8 fresh jalapeño peppers; 1 small red onion; 4-5 garlic cloves; ½ cup neutral oil; 1 teaspoon salt

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
32
Calories
33 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine
American

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe

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This creamy jalapeno sauce is popular in Tex-Mex and Southwest cuisine, perfect for tacos, as a salsa or dip, only 5 ingredients!

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Ingredients

Servings

8 fresh jalapeño peppers about 12 ounces by weight
1 small red onion chopped (about 4 ounces)
4-5 garlic cloves
½ cup neutral oil use corn oil, avocado oil, or a neutral vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Slice the stems from the jalapeno peppers and add them to a medium sized pot along with the onion.
Cover with water and bring to a quick boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the jalapeno peppers soften up. They will turn dull green and you can pierce them with a fork easily, but do not let them become mushy.
Strain but keep the liquid on hand.
Add the boiled jalapenos and onion to a food processor along with the garlic, oil and salt. Process until very smooth and creamy, about 4-5 minutes.
If you’d like a thinner sauce, add in a few tablespoons of the reserved boiling water.
Adjust for salt and serve!

Notes

Yields 2+ cups.
Heat Factor: Medium. Jalapeno peppers pack a decent level of heat, though they can vary. It won't be very hot for a seasoned chilihead, but it is still highly flavorful. You can up the heat factor with some spicy chili flakes, or try making a serrano pepper version.
Keeps for about 1 week in the refrigerator in a sealed container.