Description
A vibrant and flavorful hot sauce combining fresh jalapeños, lime, and garlic, perfect for enhancing any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 fresh jalapeños
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Prep the jalapeños: Start by slicing off the stems and, if you prefer a milder sauce, scoop out the seeds. Coarsely chop the jalapeños and set them aside.
- Blend the ingredients: In your blender, combine the chopped jalapeños, fresh lime juice, white vinegar, garlic, salt, sugar (if desired), and water.
- Achieve the perfect consistency: Blend the mixture until it reaches a smooth and creamy texture. While blending, taste to see if you’d like to adjust any seasonings.
- Bottle the sauce: Using the funnel, pour the blended hot sauce into a sterilized bottle or jar. This mess-free pouring ensures your kitchen stays tidy.
- Let the flavors meld: For the best flavor, let your sauce sit and develop for at least an hour. Store it in the refrigerator where it will continue to enhance its taste.
- Enjoy! The sauce stays fresh for up to a month in the fridge, bursting with flavor as you use it to spice up your favorite dishes.
Notes
Consider making the sauce a day or two in advance for an even more flavorful result. You can roast the jalapeños for a smoky flavor if short on time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg