Homemade hot sauce is always a treat, but this Jalapeno Hot Sauce is extra special because it's a perfectly balanced sauce with tang and a hint of sweetness.
Finish the grilled meat, add a kick to your morning eggs, or even spice up your chicken wings with this easy power-packed jalapeno hot sauce in a private Chef style.
This is the best jalapeno hot sauce, bursting with flavors from jalapeno and garlic(like this jalapeno cilantro sauce).
Why You'll Love This Recipe?
⭐️Effortless Prepping.
⭐️Hot and easy to customize.
⭐️Preservative-Free.
Ingredients
- Jalapeños: Choose fresh jalapeños that are firm and without blemishes.
- Olive oil: I prefer olive oil for this recipe, but you can use other neutral cooking oils, such as vegetable or canola oil.
- Garlic: One or two cloves go a long way.
- Onion: Give the body and help to tone down the heat.
- White vinegar: I recommend using white vinegar for this jalapeno hot sauce recipe.
- Honey: If you want a vegan option, use agave nectar or maple syrup.
How To Make Jalapeño Hot Sauce?
- Prepare: Remove the stems and slice open the jalapenos. Core the seeds and the rib. Reserve them and add them later to match your preference.
- Cook: Over medium heat, place a saucepan. Add olive oil, garlic cloves, and chopped onion. And sauté until the onion turns translucent. Then stir in water and jalapeno slices(add the reserved seeds and the pith if you want).
- Simmer: Let it simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the jalapeños are soft. Allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Blend the Ingredients: Transfer the cooked ingredients to a blender or food processor. Add two teaspoons of salt, one cup of white vinegar, and two tablespoons of honey. Blend everything until smooth.
- Store in a Bottle: Transfer jalapeno hot sauce to a clean glass bottle and seal it tightly with a lid.
How To Use This Sauce?
- Burger: If you prefer spicy burgers, drizzle this sauce as a top player and serve it alongside fries.
- Scrambled eggs. Spice up the breakfast scrambled eggs(like this Cajun scrambled eggs).
- Salad: Stir this as a salad dressing to any crunchy salad.
- Grilled meat: Dab over the chicken, beef, or pork tenderloin straight from the oven.
Leftovers
Store your jalapeño hot sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.
You can freeze this sauce for up to 2 months. To make it easier to use, freeze it into the ice cube trays. Once frozen, transfer the cubes to zip-lock bags.
Thaw the desired amount in the fridge or use a defrost setting in the microwave. Gently reheat on low heat before adding it to your favorite dishes.
♨️How To Adjust The Heat?
This jalapeño hot sauce's spice levels range from medium to moderate heat, depending on the jalapeño variety used.
Remove all seeds and the white membrane to control the heat. Add water a little at a time to match your heat tolerance.
To enhance the heat, incorporate jalapeno peppers, the seeds, and their white membrane.
FAQ
Yes, remove the jalapeno seeds and the white membrane at the center for minimal heat.
Yes, you can use other peppers, such as serrano, banana, or Fresno. However, the flavor and spiciness may vary.
This hot sauce can be used both as a condiment and for cooking. It adds a spicy kick to dishes like tacos, eggs, soups, and more.
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📖 Recipe
Jalapeno Hot Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 lbs jalapeños
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1-2 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup onion chopped
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 2 tablespoon honey optional
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup water
Instructions
Prep
- Wash the jalapeños and remove the stems.
- Slice them open and remove the seeds and ribs. Keep these if you want to adjust the heat later.
Cook
- Heat a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add olive oil, minced garlic, and chopped onion.
- Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in water and jalapeño slices.
- Cook for 10-15 minutes until jalapeños are soft.
- Remove from heat and let it cool.
Blend
- Transfer cooked ingredients to a blender.
- Add salt, white vinegar, and honey.
- Blend until smooth.
Store
- Transfer to a clean glass bottle and seal tightly with a lid.
Notes
- Tips: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Adjust the consistency with water if the sauce is too thick.
- To Store: Transfer the jalapeno hot sauce in an air-sealed container and place it in the fridge for 2 to 3 weeks.
- To Freezer: Store them in a single container or portion them for a single serving. I usually pour them into ice cube trays and freeze them. Later, I transfer them to zip-lock bags.
- To Thaw: When ready to use the frozen hot sauce, remove the number of sauce cubes you need from the freezer bag. You can place them in the fridge overnight or use the microwave's defrost setting. Once they melt, stir the sauce to make it smooth before you use it.
- To Reheat: Warm it up on low heat over the stovetop and give it a few stirs. Keep it cool, and it might change how it tastes and feels. Once it's warm, it's ready to make your favorite foods even better.
Anjali says
This hot sauce was so easy to make and so much more flavorful than store bought! It tasted great on tacos!
Paula says
This jalapeno hot sauce is one we served over tacos this week and it tasted AMAZING!