Make your own MEXICAN HOT SAUCE, it’s SUPER EASY!!

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: serrano peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell peppers

Serrano peppers add similar heat; green bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides acidity; vinegar is a budget-friendly alternative.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile; spinach adds freshness without the cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point; vegetable oil is a cost-effective option.

Place 2 cups of Chile de AR into a pot of boiling water and cover with a lid.

Turn off the burner and let the Chile sit for 10 minutes until soft.

Transfer the softened Chile to a blender.

Add half a cup of water to the blender.

Add half a teaspoon of cumin, 3 pieces of clove, 8 pepper corns, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, half a tablespoon of salt, and half a teaspoon of sugar to the blender.

Blend until smooth.

Pour the blended mixture into a strainer to achieve a smooth consistency.

Add 1 teaspoon of white vinegar to the strained sauce for preservation.

Pour the hot sauce into a bottle and cap it.

Cooking Techniques

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