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Jalapeno Hot Sauce

Here's an easy recipe for a batch of homemade Jalapeno Hot Sauce.  It uses a pound of jalapenos so consider yourself warned!  Note: instructions not designed for canning or long term preserving.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 48
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. jalapeno peppers (approx. 10 jalapenos)
  • 1/2 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 3/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional)
  • 8-10 cilantro sprigs
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Give the jalapenos a good rinse and de-stem them.  Be sure to wash your hands after handling them. More info on handling hot chiles.
  2. Saute a roughly chopped 1/2 onion and 2 whole, peeled garlic cloves in a glug of oil over medium heat.
  3. Once the onion is browning you can add 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano, some freshly cracked black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cumin (optional). Briefly cook until fragrant and then add: the de-stemmed jalapenos, 3/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer and then add everything to a blender.
  4. Add 8-10 sprigs cilantro and the juice of 1 lime to the blender. Combine well or to your desired consistency. I usually leave it a bit chunky but you can always blend it thinner.
  5. Add mixture to three 5 oz. bottles or a small Mason jar. Store in the fridge where it will keep for at least a month. 

Notes

  • It's best to use a non-reactive pan for this recipe -- I've mistakenly used my cast iron pan in the past and the acidity will eat away some of the pan's seasoning.
  • More info on the best chile peppers to use for hot sauce.
  • I recently made a batch using Serranos instead of Jalapenos:   Serrano Hot Sauce

Nutrition Information

Calories 202kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 38g (13%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 1190mg (50%) Potassium 1259mg (36%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 21g (42%) Vitamin A 4925IU (99%) Vitamin C 544mg (604%) Calcium 126mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 48Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 202

% Daily Value*

Calories 202kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 38g 13%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 1190mg 50%
Potassium 1259mg 27%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 21g 42%
Vitamin A 4925IU 99%
Vitamin C 544mg 604%
Calcium 126mg 13%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.