Jalapeno Hot Sauce (Medium Hot) 🌶️
Overview:
This zesty Jalapeno Hot Sauce is the answer to your spicy cravings! With just the right amount of heat, it’s perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes like pizza, cheesesteaks, hamburgers, soups, chili, or tomato sauce. Plus, it’s quick and easy to make, taking just 15 minutes from start to finish. Get ready to elevate your meals with this homemade hot sauce!
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 jar
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 12 | Jalapeno peppers |
| 8 | Limes |
| 1 | Sugar |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1/2 | Onion powder |
| 1/2 | Garlic powder |
| 1/2 | Red wine vinegar |
Instructions:
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Prepare Jalapeno Peppers:
- Cut the jalapeno peppers in half and remove the seeds. 🌶️
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Blanch the Peppers:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Drop the jalapeno halves into the boiling water for 30 seconds to blanch them. This helps to soften the peppers and enhance their flavor.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Squeeze the juice from the limes and add it to a blender along with the blanched jalapeno peppers, sugar, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and red wine vinegar.
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Blend:
- Blend all the ingredients together on high speed until smooth and well combined. The vibrant green color of the jalapeno hot sauce will be irresistible!
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Store:
- Transfer the hot sauce to a wide-mouth jar or airtight container and store it in the refrigerator. It will last for several weeks, although it’s so delicious, it might not stick around for that long!
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 149.4
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 1180.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 6.9g
- Sugar: 20.8g
- Protein: 2.4g
Recipe Notes:
- Adjust the amount of jalapeno peppers according to your desired level of heat. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and membranes from the peppers before blending.
- Feel free to customize the hot sauce by adding other ingredients like cilantro, cumin, or smoked paprika for extra flavor dimension.
- This hot sauce makes a great homemade gift for friends and family who love spicy food. Just pour it into decorative bottles and add a ribbon for a personalized touch!
- Be sure to use gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid any skin irritation from the capsaicin.
Enjoy the fiery kick of this homemade Jalapeno Hot Sauce with your favorite dishes! 🌶️🔥