Add a flavorful kick to your meals with this homemade authentic Mexican hot sauce recipe. Made with ripe chili peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and spices, this sauce will elevate your dishes to a whole new level of heat. Whether you use it as a condiment, marinade, or ingredient in your favorite recipes, this hot sauce will bring the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine to your table. Get ready to turn up the heat and enjoy the deliciousness of this authentic Mexican hot sauce!
Ingredients
- 6 ripe chili peppers (such as jalapeno or serrano)
- 4 ripe tomatoes
- 4 cloves of garlic
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Directions
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- Place the chili peppers and tomatoes on a baking sheet.
- Broil the chili peppers and tomatoes for about 10 minutes, turning them occasionally, until they are charred and softened.
- Remove the baking sheet from the broiler and let the chili peppers and tomatoes cool.
- Once cooled, remove the stems and seeds from the chili peppers.
- Peel the skin off the tomatoes.
- In a blender or food processor, combine the chili peppers, tomatoes, garlic, chopped onion, vinegar, lime juice, salt, cumin, and dried oregano.
- Blend the mixture until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Transfer the sauce to a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve as a condiment with tacos, burritos, or any other Mexican dishes. You can also use it as a marinade for grilled meats or as an ingredient in your favorite recipes.
- Enjoy the authentic flavors and heat of this homemade Mexican hot sauce!
