Fresh Jalapeño Habanero Hot Sauce (No Fermentation Required)
This jalapeño habanero hot sauce sits somewhere between a traditional hot sauce and a fresh salsa. It’s not fermented, so there’s no long wait. It’s made with roasted and simmered chilies blended until smooth with a small splash of vinegar that brightens the flavor without tipping into tangy.
Servings 2 cups
Calories 143kcal
Ingredients
- 10 ounces jalapeños, about 6-8 large ones, stems removed
- 2 habaneros, stems removed
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 small yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 12 chiles de árbol
- ½ cup white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil (or another neutral oil)
Instructions
- Add the jalapeños, habaneros, garlic, and onion to a medium pot, and cover with water. Bring to a boil and continue to cook until the peppers are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat, then add the chiles de árbol and toast, shaking the pan frequently, until the chilies are fragrant. Be careful not to let them burn.
- In a small bowl, stir together the xanthan gum and the vegetable oil (if using).
- Reserve 1 cup (237g) of the cooking liquid. Drain the remaining liquid and add the mixture to a blender with the toasted chiles de árbol, white vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ⅓ cup (80g) of the cooking liquid.
- Add it to the blender and blend on high until completely blended. Add more water if the mixture is too thick.
- Pour into jars and refrigerate until ready to use. Use within 2 weeks.
Notes
To make it spicier, try adding an extra habanero or swap the jalapeños for serranos. To make it milder, remove the seeds and membranes from the jalapeños and habaneros before simmering.
Serving - It's great to add a bit of spice to anything that needs a kick from tacos to bowls and especially my favorite bacon breakfast burrito!
Nutrition
Serving: 2tsp | Calories: 143kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2348mg | Potassium: 629mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2420IU | Vitamin C: 190mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 1mg
