Description
A vibrant and zesty homemade hot sauce that combines the heat of jalapeños with the tang of fresh lime juice and garlic, perfect for drizzling over tacos, grilled meats, and more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh jalapeños
- 1 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Instructions
- Blend the ingredients: In your trusty blender, combine chopped jalapeños, fresh lime juice, garlic, salt, vinegar, and sugar. Adjust jalapeño quantity to your heat preference.
- Texture preference: Blend until smooth, or pulse briefly for a chunkier texture.
- Taste and adjust: After blending, taste your sauce and adjust salt, sugar, or lime as needed.
- Storing bliss: Transfer the sauce into a clean glass bottle or jar, seal tightly, and refrigerate.
- Serve it up: Use as a zesty drizzle over tacos or grilled chicken, or elevate salads and breakfast burritos.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare this sauce a day in advance. It improves as the flavors meld. You can also experiment with adding herbs or fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg