Texas Hot Sauce

Spice up your meals with this bold and flavorful Texas Hot Sauce, a fiery condiment that combines the vibrant heat of fresh jalapeños and serrano peppers with the smoky depth of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. Perfectly balanced with tangy white vinegar, zesty lime juice, and aromatic spices like cumin and paprika, this homemade sauce has a rich, charred undertone thanks to sautéed Roma tomatoes, onions, and garlic. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile hot sauce is easy to customize and pairs beautifully with tacos, grilled meats, or even as a dip for tortilla chips. Whip up a batch of this Texas-inspired classic and experience a kick of authentic Southwestern flavor in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 5 large ripe Roma tomatoes
• 3 medium fresh jalapeño peppers
• 2 medium fresh serrano peppers
• 1 medium white onion
• 3 whole garlic cloves
• 2 whole chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.25 cup water

Directions

Step 1

Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.

Step 2

Roughly chop the Roma tomatoes, jalapeño peppers, serrano peppers, and white onion.

Step 3

Add the chopped tomatoes, peppers, onion, and garlic cloves to the skillet. Sauté for about 8-10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked down and slightly charred.

Step 4

Transfer the sautéed mixture to a blender or food processor. Add the chipotle peppers, white vinegar, lime juice, ground cumin, paprika, kosher salt, and fresh cilantro leaves.

Step 5

Add 1/4 cup of water to the blender and process everything until the sauce is smooth. If the sauce is too thick, you can add an additional tablespoon of water at a time to reach your desired consistency.

Step 6

Taste the hot sauce and adjust salt or lime juice as needed to balance the flavors.

Step 7

Pour the sauce into a sterilized jar or container and allow it to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.

Step 8

Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Serve with your favorite dishes or as a dip for tortilla chips!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	681.9 grams (681.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	305

Total Fat 16.00g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.30g	12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 885mg	38%
Total Carbohydrate 39.40g	14%
Dietary Fiber 10.70g	38%
Total Sugars 17.80g
Protein 7.60g	15%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 133mg	10%
Iron 4mg	24%
Potassium 1428mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.4%

Protein: 9.2%

Carbs: 47.5%