Description
A vibrant and flavorful homemade hot sauce that combines the heat of jalapeños with the zesty brightness of lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 fresh Jalapeños, halved
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed Lime Juice
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup White Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
Instructions
- Prepare your peppers: Slice the jalapeños in half. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and the white membranes.
- Blend ingredients: In your blender, combine the sliced jalapeños, lime juice, minced garlic, vinegar, salt, and sugar.
- Achieve the right consistency: Blend until smooth. For a chunkier texture, pulse the mixture until desired.
- Taste and adjust: Taste your sauce, adding more lime juice for brightness or salt for depth if needed.
- Bottle and refrigerate: Transfer your hot sauce into a glass bottle and refrigerate.
Notes
Make ahead for best flavor development. Consider roasting jalapeños for a smokier taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot sauce, jalapeño sauce, homemade condiment, spicy sauce