Mexican Hot Sauce
A bold and flavorful Mexican Hot Sauce made with fresh chili peppers, garlic, and spices. Perfect for topping tacos, burritos, or any dish that needs a spicy kick!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Blender or food processor
- Strainer
- Glass bottle or jar
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 10 red chili peppers stems removed
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the chili peppers, garlic, onion, ground cumin, oregano, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the peppers are softened.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the white vinegar and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the blended sauce through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl to remove any solids.
- Pour the hot sauce into a sterilized glass bottle or jar. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
This homemade Mexican Hot Sauce is customizable—adjust the number of chili peppers for your desired level of spiciness. It’s a great condiment for tacos, burritos, eggs, or soups!
Nutrition
Calories: 10kcalCarbohydrates: 2gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mg
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