Tiny Jar of Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce

Name: Tiny Jar of Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 24 serving
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. Jalapenos and Serranos (usually about 5-7 chiles); 1/4 onion; 1 garlic clove; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1/4 cup water; 4-5 cilantro sprigs; juice of 1/2 lime; 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano; pinch cumin (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt; freshly cracked black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
24
Calories
4 kcal
Course
Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Tiny Jar of Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce

Ximena Brandt

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I hope this post gives you permission to improvise some Jalapeno Serrano Hot Sauce using your leftover jalapenos and/or serranos!

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Ingredients

Servings

1/2 lb. Jalapenos and Serranos (usually about 5-7 chiles)
1/4 onion
1 garlic clove
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
4-5 cilantro sprigs
juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
pinch cumin (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt
freshly cracked black pepper

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Instructions

Start by giving the Jalapenos and Serranos a good rinse, then cut off the stems and discard them. I usually cut the chiles in half as well. Be sure to use caution when handling hot chiles. I typically just give my hands a good rinse afterwards, but using gloves is a common precaution.
Roughly chop 1/4 onion and cook it in a glug of oil over medium heat along with a whole, peeled garlic clove.
Once the onion is starting to brown, add the spices: 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano, pinch of cumin (optional), freshly cracked black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon salt. I usually let the spices have some direct contact with the heat before moving on to the next step, maybe a minute or so, stirring occasionally.
Then add: the Jalapenos and Serranos, 1/3 cup white vinegar, 1/4 cup water. Combine well and bring the mixture up to a simmer over medium heat.
Add everything to a blender or food processor along with 4-5 cilantro sprigs and the juice of 1/2 lime. Combine well. I usually leave it a bit chunky, but you are welcome to blend it thinner. Serve immediately.
I prefer glass jars for storage -- I've used both Mason jars and hot sauce bottles in the past. An 8 oz. Mason jar was the perfect fit for this batch, but feel free to use a pint-sized jar if that's what you have on hand.
Store in the fridge where it will last up to a month.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 4kcal (0%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 0.1g (0%) Fat 0.04g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.01g Monounsaturated Fat 0.003g Sodium 25mg (1%) Potassium 26mg (1%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.4g (1%) Vitamin A 103IU (2%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 0.05mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 4 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	4kcal	0%
Carbohydrates	1g	0%
Protein	0.1g	0%
Fat	0.04g	0%
Saturated Fat	0.01g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01g	0%
Monounsaturated Fat	0.003g	0%
Sodium	25mg	1%
Potassium	26mg	1%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	0.4g	1%
Vitamin A	103IU	2%
Vitamin C	11mg	12%
Calcium	3mg	0%
Iron	0.05mg	0%