How to Make a Red Hatch Chile Hot Sauce (Quick & Easy)

Hatch chiles

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: serrano peppers

Jalapeños offer a similar heat level with less cost.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note with similar acidity.

Roast Hatch chiles over an open flame until charred, about 10-15 minutes.

Place roasted chiles in a bowl and cover to steam for 10 minutes.

Peel the skins off the chiles and remove the stems and seeds.

In a blender, combine peeled chiles, garlic, onion, and cumin.

Add vinegar, lime juice, and sugar to the blender.

Blend until smooth, adjusting consistency with water if necessary.

Taste and season with salt as needed.

Pour the sauce into a sterilized bottle or jar.

Store in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Cooking Techniques

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