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Jalapeno Hot Sauce Recipe
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Jalapeno Hot Sauce Recipe

This jalapeno hot sauce is bright and citrusy, made with fresh jalapenos and lime juice, perfect for drizzling over your favorite foods, easy to make with only 6 ingredients.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: hot sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: jalapeno, lime
Servings: 24 tablespoons
Calories: 7kcal
Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces jalapeno peppers chopped (about 4-5 large jalapenos or 8 average sized)
  • 1 ounce white onion chopped
  • 1 ounce garlic chopped
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the mixture into a small saucepan. Heat and simmer gently for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld. Cool slightly. (NOTE: The color will darken if you use too high of heat.)
  • Taste and adjust for salt and lime juice. Strain if desired.
  • Pour into bottles and enjoy. The flavors are better after they’ve combined for a day.

Notes

Makes 1.5 cups unstrained.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 103IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.05mg