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Easy Homemade Jalapeño Hot Sauce
This homemade jalapeño hot sauce combines fresh jalapeños, garlic, and vinegar into a smooth, vibrant condiment. Blending the peppers with garlic, salt, vinegar, and water creates a moderately spicy sauce with a bright, tangy flavor. Optional fermentation or cooking methods allow customization of flavor—from sharper fresh heat to mellow complexity. The sauce can be stored refrigerated and lasts for several months, providing a versatile addition to many dishes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
2
pints
Calories:
1 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound jalapeno pepper or other hot peppers
- 2 garlic peeled, large cloves
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2-4 tablespoons white vinegar to taste
- ¼ cup water
Notes
- Use gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid skin irritation from capsaicin.
- If peppers are very spicy, removing seeds and ribs reduces heat.
- Blend thoroughly for a smooth texture; strain through a fine mesh if preferred thinner.
Nutrition Information
Calories
1kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
0.1g
(0%)
Protein
0.03g
(0%)
Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.003g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.01g
(0%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.001g
(0%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
5mg
(0%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
45IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
1mg
(0%)
Iron
0.1mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 pints
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1g | 0% |
| Protein | 0.03g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 5mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 45IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.