Description
This bold and spicy jalapeño hot sauce is a vibrant, homemade condiment perfect for drizzling over tacos, eggs, grilled meats, and more. Roasted jalapeños, garlic, onion, and fresh cilantro come together with vinegar and spices to create a zesty green sauce with just the right amount of heat. Quick to make and packed with flavor, this DIY hot sauce will be your new go-to.
Ingredients
1/2 lb (about 6 large) jalapeño peppers
1/2 onion, quartered
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2/3 cup white vinegar
1 cup water
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
10 sprigs cilantro, chopped
1/2 tsp ground cumin
Oil for pan
Instructions
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil.
Roast whole jalapeños, onion, and garlic for about 5 minutes, turning frequently until blistered and browned.
Remove jalapeños, slice into rings, and transfer with onion to a saucepan.
Add water and simmer for 5 minutes.
Add garlic, salt, cumin, and sugar. Stir and simmer for 1 more minute.
Transfer the hot mixture to a blender. Add vinegar and chopped cilantro.
Blend until smooth. Let cool completely.
Taste and adjust salt, vinegar, or sugar to your preference.
Pour into jars or bottles and refrigerate.
Notes
Leave some seeds in for extra heat, or remove all for a milder sauce.
Add lime juice for extra acidity and brightness.
Thin the sauce by adding more water, 1 tablespoon at a time.
Use gloves when handling jalapeños if you have sensitive skin.
Keeps refrigerated for 2–3 weeks; shake before use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Condiment, Sauce
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, American