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    Hungry Healthy Happy » Recipes » Sauces

    Jalapeno Sauce

    Published: Mar 20, 2019 · Modified: May 30, 2022 by Dannii · This post may contain affiliate links · 22 Comments

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    Diet: Gluten Free / Low Carb / Low Fat / Vegan
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    This easy Jalapeno Sauce is one of those sauces that you want to put on everything. It's not for the faint-hearted, as it has a serious kick to it. But, if you are serious about your chilli sauces, then you should try this homemade version. Dip tortilla chips in it, or drizzle it over tacos - this sauce has so many uses.

    Jalapeno Sauce in a wooden bowl.

    This vibrant green chilli sauce makes a delicious dip or sauce to add to your meals and it would definitely get your guests talking at a dinner party.

    Jalapenos are far from the spiciest chilli out there, but this is still a pretty spicy sauce because of the amount of peppers we have packed in to it. We grew our own jalapenos this summer and because we had so many of them, we were always making this sauce so none went to waste.

    Just 7 ingredients, this is such a quick and easy homemade sauce to make and it tastes SO much better than store bought. If you are looking for some other way to use jalapenos, then why not try our Loaded Chicken Nachos, or Mexican Pasta Salad.

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    • Why you will love it
    • Ingredients needed
    • How to make jalapeno sauce - Step by step
    • Storage
    • How to use jalapeno sauce
    • Frequently asked question
    • Extra tips
    • More sauce recipes
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    Why you will love it

    • Easy to make - Once you have cooked the chillies and shallots, you just blend everything together.
    • Stores well - This is a fresh sauce, so it doesn't store quite as long as a store bought sauce, but it does keep well.
    • Adaptable - We love our chilli sauce HOT! But if you don't like it that hot, then you can use less chillies. 
    • Just a few ingredients - Once you buy the fresh a jalapenoes, you probably have all the rest of ingredients that you need to make this jalapeno sauce.

    Ingredients needed

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    • Olive oil - This is what the jalapenoes and the shallots are cooked in.
    • Jalapenos - This is the star of the sauce. Always use fresh jalapenos here. If you want the sauce to be less spicy, then remove the seeds from them.
    • Shallots - These add a nice sweetness to the sauce.
    • Salt - Season to taste
    • Garlic - Fresh is always best, but you can use frozen to save some time.
    • Water - This is what loosens the sauce up.
    • Vinegar - We used white wine vinegar, and because it is an acid it allows it to be stored for longer. It also adds flavour.

    A full ingredients list with measurements is in the recipe card below.

    How to make jalapeno sauce - Step by step

    One: Slice up all the jalapeños.

    Sliced jalapenos on a wooden chopping board.

    Two: Heat the oil in a pan and add the shallots, garlic and jalapenos and gently cook for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.

    Two shot collage of sliced jalapenos and chopped shallots in a pan, before and after cooking.

    Three: Allow the mixture to cool and then pour in to a food processor. Blend until smooth.

    Two shot collage of the jalapeno mixture in a blender, before and after blending.

    If there is one thing we are absolutely made about in our house, it's sauces! You only have to look at the top shelf of our fridge to see that. We love trying out anything new on the market, especially if it is spicy.

    I would guess about 10% of our monthly shopping budget goes on sauces, and that's kind of crazy. So, in a bid to not have to re-mortgage to be able to afford our sauce habit, we have been making our own sauces and we make a lot of chilli sauce. This is why we came up with this jalapeno hot sauce recipe.

    Jalapeno chillis growing on a plant.

    Storage

    Store: This sauce will keep in an air tight container for around 5 days for maximum freshness. If you won't be able to get through all this in that amount of time, then you can always adjust the quantities. This makes a nice batch size to serve as a dip at a party.

    Freeze: We don't recommend freezing this sauce.

    How to use jalapeno sauce

    Just try and stop yourself from eating it with a spoon! But for those of you that don't love chilli sauce quite that much, then there is SO much that you can do with this sauce.

    It makes a great dip for some tortilla chips and you will feel the full effect of the spice that way. Why not try our Baked Tortilla Chips or Air Fryer Tortilla Chips.

    It's great drizzled over tacos and enchiladas or even vegetables to liven them up a little. Oh, and on burgers, or stirred in to mac and cheese. SO much that you can do with it. Here are some Mexican recipes that it goes perfectly with:

    • Vegetable Fajitas
    • Slow Cooker Beef Barbacoa
    • Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos
    • Beef Burrito Bowl
    • Salmon Tacos
    • Chicken Burrito Bowl
    • Fish Tacos
    A plate of tortilla chips with a bowl of Jalapeno Sauce.

    Frequently asked question

    How to make creamy jalapeno sauce.

    If you want a creamy jalapeno sauce, then take a few tablespoons of this and stir it through some sour cream or Greek yogurt. It makes it a much milder sauce, bumps up the calories somewhat, and makes it non-vegan (unless you use a vegan alternative).

    Is jalapeno sauce vegan?

    Yes, this is vegan.

    Is jalapeno sauce gluten free?

    As long as you make sure there is no cross contamination, then this sauce can be gluten free.

    How spicy is jalapeno sauce?

    This is pretty spicy, which is how we like it. To make it less spicy, you can either use less chillies, or remove the seeds from the chillies.

    Why is my sauce so thin?

    We like it to be a drizzly sauce consistency. However, if you want a thicker sauce, then you can just use less water.

    Can I use other chillies?

    Yes, you don't have to use jalapenos. It will work with something like habaneros too, although the spice levels will vary.

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    Extra tips

    • Add some extra flavour to this sauce by throwing some fresh coriander in to the food processor just before blending.
    • If you love a creamy dip, then add a couple of spoonfuls of this to some sour cream of Greek yogurt - it will be a much milder dip.
    • If you want all of the flavour from the jalapenos, but not as much of the spice, then de-seed the jalapenos first.
    • Add a little bit more of fresh flavour to this chilli sauce with a squeeze of lime juice in it.

    More sauce recipes

    • Healthy Teriyaki Sauce
    • Tomato Vinaigrette
    • Mixed Herb Pesto
    • Healthy Ranch Dressing

    If you’ve tried this jalapeno hot sauce recipe, let us know how you got on in the comments below.
    Tag us in your creations on Instagram @hungryhealthyhappy - Use the hashtag #hungryhealthyhappy too.

    Recipe

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    Jalapeno Sauce

    This easy Jalapeno Sauce is one of those sauces that you want to put on everything. It's not for the faint-hearted, as it has a serious kick to it.
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    4.82 from 32 votes
    Author: Dannii
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    Course: Sauce/Spread
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 18 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
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    Servings: 20 servings
    Calories: 11kcal
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    Ingredients

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    • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
    • 8 Jalapeños
    • 3 Shallots - peeled and finely diced
    • 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
    • 2 Garlic clove - crushed
    • 200 ml Water
    • 100 ml White wine vinegar

    Instructions

    • Slice up all the jalapenos.
    • Heat the oil in a pan and add the shallots, garlic and jalapeños and gently cook for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.
    • Allow the mixture to cool and then pour in to a food processor. Blend until smooth.

    Notes

    • Add some extra flavour to this sauce by throwing some fresh coriander in to the food processor just before blending.
    • If you love a creamy dip, then add a couple of spoonfuls of this to some sour cream of Greek yogurt - it will be a much milder dip.
    • If you want all of the flavour from the jalapenos, but not as much of the spice, then de-seed the jalapenos first.
    • Add a little bit more of fresh flavour to this chilli sauce with a squeeze of lime juice in it.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1portion | Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 28mg | Vitamin A: 60IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    DisclaimerThe nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.

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    1. Emmeline

      March 27, 2019 at 8:36 am

      5 stars
      This looks like my kind of sauce! Definitely trying it out but am a bit afraid I will get addicted!

      Reply
    2. Kelly Anthony

      March 22, 2019 at 11:31 am

      5 stars
      We love spicy hot sauce so this will be perfect for our next fajita night. Thanks for sharing!

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