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Ron's Afterburner Mexican Hot Sauce

An easy, authentic homemade Mexican hot sauce inspired by West Coast favorite Pico Pica. This versatile sauce delivers complex flavor and customizable heat - perfect for tacos, eggs, chips, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried red chili peppers, sliced in half with seeds
  • 1/4 cup dried onion flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 4 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 cups water
  • 16 ounces tomato sauce

Instructions

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  1. Make sure the red chili peppers are the hot dried type with stems removed.
  2. Bring all ingredients, except tomato sauce, to a boil, turn down heat and simmer about ten minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
  3. Place in blender and add tomato sauce. Blend until smooth.

Notes

  • Thanks to Columbamio for sharing this hot sauce recipe.
  • You can modify this salsa by adding some sliced green onions or even finely minced white onion
  • Want the sauce spicier? You can add some pickled or fresh jalapenos to this recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 0g (0%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 0mg (0%) Sodium 1217mg (51%) Potassium 491mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1395IU (28%) Vitamin C 10.6mg (12%) Calcium 47mg (5%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 1217mg 51%
Potassium 491mg 10%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1395IU 28%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12%
Calcium 47mg 5%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

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