DIY Hot Sauce (Salsa) in the Style of Albert’s Famous Hot Sauce

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: mild peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Mild peppers reduce heat while cayenne is more accessible.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds flavor with similar acidity.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness and flavor.

Reserve the juice from the can of tomatoes

Dice 1.5 jalapeno peppers

Measure out 2.5 tablespoons of canned jalapeno peppers and about 1 tablespoon of the juice

Add diced jalapenos, canned jalapenos, garlic, vinegar, salt, and sugar to the blender

Add a little of the reserved tomato juice to loosen the mixture

Pulse the mixture until combined, being careful not to over-process the tomatoes

Add the reserved tomatoes to the blender and pulse again until desired consistency is reached

Let the sauce marinate in the fridge for a couple of hours or overnight for best flavor

Store in an airtight container

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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