Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
32
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Calories
33 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe
Description
The Creamy Jalapeno Sauce Recipe starts by boiling fresh jalapenos and red onion until just soft, which mellows the heat and softens the ingredients for blending. Combined with raw garlic, neutral oil, and salt, the mixture is processed into a smooth, creamy sauce. The reserved cooking liquid allows thinning the sauce to desired consistency without losing its vibrant flavor.
The sauce presents a medium heat level suitable for those who prefer noticeable but not overwhelming spice. Its texture works well as a topping, dip, or ingredient to add freshness and warmth to dishes without overpowering them.
This sauce yields over two cups and keeps for about a week refrigerated in a sealed container. To vary heat, use serrano peppers or add chili flakes. Using neutral oil like corn or avocado oil preserves the clean, bright flavors. Freshness of lime juice is not included but could be paired complementarily when serving.
Ingredients
- 8 jalapeno pepper about 12 ounces by weight, fresh
- 1 red onion chopped (about 4 ounces, small
- 4-5 garlic cloves
- ½ cup neutral oil use corn oil, avocado oil, or a neutral vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
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
- This recipe yields over 2 cups of sauce, enough for multiple uses.
- The heat level is medium and can be increased by adding chili flakes or swapping jalapenos for serrano peppers.
- Store the sauce in a sealed container in the refrigerator and use within one week for best freshness.
- Use neutral oils such as corn or avocado oil to maintain the pure flavor of the peppers.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 32Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 33 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 33kcal | 2% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Sodium | 72mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 40IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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