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
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1/2 lb (about 6 large) jalapeño peppers
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1/2 onion, quartered
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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2/3 cup white vinegar
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1 cup water
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1 tsp sugar
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1 tsp salt
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10 sprigs cilantro, chopped
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1/2 tsp ground cumin
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Oil for pan
Instructions
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Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a small amount of oil.
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Roast whole jalapeños, onion, and garlic for about 5 minutes, turning frequently until blistered and browned.
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Remove jalapeños, slice into rings, and transfer with onion to a saucepan.
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Add water and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Add garlic, salt, cumin, and sugar. Stir and simmer for 1 more minute.
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Transfer the hot mixture to a blender. Add vinegar and chopped cilantro.
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Blend until smooth. Let cool completely.
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Taste and adjust salt, vinegar, or sugar to your preference.
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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