Jalapeño Hot Sauce
Ingredients
- ½ lbjalapeño peppers
about 6 large peppers
- ½onion
peeled and quartered
- 2 clovesgarlic
crushed and halved
- ⅝ cwhite vinegar
- 1 tspsugar
- 1 tspsalt
- 10 sprigscilantro
roughly chopped
- ½ tspcumin
- 1 cwater
- oil
to coat the pan
Directions
- 1
Bring cast iron pan to medium-high heat and add a splash of oil.
- 2
Add the whole jalapeño peppers, quartered onion, and garlic to the hot pan.
- 3
Roast ingredients for about 5 minutes until lightly browned, turning frequently for even searing.
- 4
Remove the peppers and carefully slice them into rings.
- 5
Simmer the jalapeños and onions in a pan with the water for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Add in the garlic, salt, cumin, and sugar, stirring to combine. Simmer an additional 1 minute or so.
- 7
Add the simmered mixture into a blender along with the cilantro and vinegar.
- 8
Blend until smooth and let cool.
- 9
Season to taste by adding more salt and/or cumin, as desired.
- 10
Add into hot sauce bottles, mason jars, or container of choice and store in the refrigerator.
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About this Recipe
Ready to elevate your everyday meals with a burst of vibrant flavor and a kick of heat? This simple jalapeño hot sauce recipe is your secret weapon, designed to add dynamic spice without demanding hours in the kitchen.
What makes this jalapeño hot sauce truly special is its clean, fresh profile. By combining pungent jalapeño peppers with aromatic onion, garlic, and bright cilantro, you create a balanced sauce that’s far more nuanced than generic bottled versions. It’s a straightforward approach that lets the quality of each ingredient shine through.
Prepare for a bright and zesty flavor experience that’s wonderfully versatile. You'll taste the signature, slightly grassy heat of fresh jalapeños, beautifully complemented by the savory depth of onion and garlic. A hint of cumin adds an earthy warmth, while fresh cilantro provides a crucial lift, making the sauce feel lively and fresh. The vinegar brightens everything, ensuring a tangy finish that cuts through richness and invigorates your palate. Its consistency is smooth and pourable, perfect for drizzling.
While fantastic as written, you can easily tailor this hot sauce to your taste. For a spicier kick, you might include some of the jalapeño seeds. If you prefer a different herbaceous note, you could experiment with a small amount of fresh parsley in place of or alongside the cilantro. Should you find yourself without white vinegar, a similar light-colored vinegar like apple cider vinegar could offer a different but pleasing tang.
This versatile jalapeño hot sauce is the perfect accompaniment to almost any meal. Drizzle it over tacos, eggs, grilled meats, or stir it into soups and stews. It’s an essential condiment for anyone looking to add a homemade touch of bold flavor to their cooking.