Best 6 Mexican Hot Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Mexican hot pepper sauce, a staple in Mexican cuisine, adds a distinct flavor and zest to various dishes. Made from different types of chili peppers, this spicy condiment is a versatile ingredient that enhances tacos, burritos, enchiladas, and tamales. The heat level can vary depending on the type of peppers used, making it customizable to individual preferences. Whether you prefer a mild kick or an intense burn, there's a Mexican hot pepper sauce to suit every palate. With its smoky, tangy, and fiery flavors, this sauce is a must-have for those who enjoy the heat and want to bring authentic Mexican flavors to their cooking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HOMEMADE RED HOT SAUCE



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In Mexico, the bottled hot sauce is used every day to spice up street fares such as potato chips, fruit cocktails, popcorn, and other fried foods sold as snacks in plastic bags. It is also used in some seafood cocktail preparations and alcoholic drinks. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Salsas

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

20 Arbol peppers (About 10 grams, seeds removed*)
3 Guajillo peppers (About 15 grams, deveined and seeds removed)
2 garlic cloves
3 cups of water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
½ teaspoon ground Cumin
½ teaspoon thyme*
½ teaspoon marjoram
1 clove
6 peppercorns
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place the arbol peppers, guajillo peppers, and garlic in a saucepan with the water. Turn the heat to high, and once the water starts boiling, turn the heat down and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until peppers are very soft. Due to the fumes, the peppers will give off, make sure your windows are open or turn on the exhaust fan.
  • Remove saucepan from heat and allow to drop to room temperature. Once it has cooled, place the peppers, garlic, spices, dried herbs, vinegar, and one cup of the cooking water into a blender. Puree until you have a very fine texture.
  • Pour this mixture into a glass container using a strainer, to remove any pieces of pepper skins left.
  • Pour the mixture into the saucepan again, turn to medium-high heat, and gently simmer for about 5 minutes. This is just enough time to reduce the salsa to the desired consistency and allow the spices' flavors to blend. Again, don't forget to have the windows open and/or the kitchen exhaust fan on.
  • Allow cooling. Pour the sauce into a sterilized bottle and secure with an airtight cap or lid.
  • You can use this sauce immediately, although the flavors will be better about two weeks later. This sauce can last stored in your refrigerator for about 6 months. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 0.5 tbsp, Calories 4 kcal, Sodium 2 mg

HOT PEPPER SAUCE



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This is a great way to use home grown jalapenos instead of buying those little bottles of hot pepper sauce sold in the grocery. This takes 3 months to age. Recipe souce: Mastering Barbecue

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 lbs jalapeno peppers
3 cups distilled white vinegar
2 teaspoons kosher salt

Steps:

  • ***Caution - you must wear food-safe gloves when preparing this***.
  • Wearing gloves, seed and chop the chile peppers.
  • Simmer vinegar, salt and peppers in a large saucepan over medium heat for 10 minutes. ***BE CAREFUL NOT TO BREATHE THE FUMES***.
  • Let cool and then process in a blender until smooth.
  • Store in a glass bottle and age for at least 3 months.
  • Strain sauce into small bottles for gifts or for home use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130.6, Fat 1.1, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1176.6, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.8

HOT PEPPER SAUCE - A TRINIDADIAN STAPLE



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Trinidadians LOVE their 'peppa' sauce, and this one is full of flavour and heat! Sooooo easy to make -- no cooking, just your blender to create this taste of the islands. Try using different peppers to vary the flavour and heat. Use over meats, in sandwiches and stews. Trinis use it in anything savoury!

Provided by Trini

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 100

Number Of Ingredients 12

15 habanero peppers
1 small mango - peeled, seeded, and cut into chunks
1 onion, roughly chopped
3 green onions, roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
1 ½ cups distilled white vinegar
2 limes, juiced
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons dry mustard powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • Wearing disposable gloves, and being careful not to get any in your eyes or on your skin, roughly chop the habanero peppers. Place the habanero peppers, mango, onion, green onions, and garlic into a blender. Pour in the vinegar, lime juice, and vegetable oil, cover the blender, and pulse until the mixture is very finely chopped. Stop the blender, and add dry mustard powder, salt, curry powder, and lime zest. Blend again until the sauce is smooth. Pour into clean jars, and store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.1 calories, Carbohydrate 0.7 g, Fat 0.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 70.1 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

MEXICAN HOT PEPPER SAUCE



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This is a hot pepper sauce that I have made and enjoyed for years. The recipe was shared by a family member, a geologist who spent some time working at the pyramid site near Mexico City. Being the great cook he was he came back with some exceptionally good recipes, this one being one of my favorites. Having been Metric for so many years I am going with 32 ounces in the pickle jar size. Original recipe calls for two # 3 cans of tomatoes - since the converter varies for the number three can I am inclined to with the #3 can being equivalent to four cups. More tomatoes can be used if one so desires. Have wonderful memories of that long ago outdoor breakfast served in a a beautiful sunny Chilliwack B.C. garden with this hot sauce passed around to give those scrambled eggs a breakfast to remember! Great over eggs, on chicken wings, if you love hot sauce you'll be wanting to make this one!

Provided by Gerry

Categories     Low Protein

Time 10m

Yield 4 quarts, 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (32 ounce) jar chili peppers, cartitoes (pickled yellow peppers, use brine)
1 (32 ounce) jar hot pickled banana peppers (use brine)
1 (4 ounce) can jalapeno peppers (drained)
2 medium onions
2 garlic cloves
2 (32 ounce) cans plum tomatoes

Steps:

  • Put ingredients through blender and put in sterilized bottles.
  • Refrigerate.
  • Note: this makes a large batch, you may want to half the recipe - or go with it and share as I do!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35.9, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 10, Carbohydrate 7.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 1.7

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN HOT SAUCE



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This is my version of my favorite taco wagon's 'earthy' hot sauce of which I can never get enough. It is a little time consuming, but well worth it. I put it on everything from eggs to tacos, quesadillas, and salads. You can use any combination of chiles (cascabel, chipotle, Californian, New Mexican). For a hotter sauce, you can use all hot New Mexico chiles or add a few dried arbol chiles. For a tangier sauce, add the juice of 1 lime.

Provided by Nyteez.com

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 dried guajillo chile
1 dried chile negro (pasilla) pepper
2 dried New Mexico chile pods
1 ½ cups warm water
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon white vinegar

Steps:

  • Remove stems and seeds from the guajillo chile, pasilla chile, and the New Mexico chile pods.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Toast the chile pods in the skillet until lightly brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the chile pods to a small bowl and pour the warm water over them. Allow chiles to soak about 40 minutes.
  • Remove the guajillo and New Mexico chiles from the water. Use a spoon to scrape the pulp from the skin. Discard the skin. Place the pulp of the guajillo chile and the New Mexico chiles in a food processor with the pasilla chile and the water in which the peppers soaked. Puree in the food processor until all ingredients are combined. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, brown sugar, salt, and vinegar. Puree the mixture until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 5.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 195.8 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

HOT PEPPER SAUCE



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This hot sauce starts out mild but finishes with a slow, sweet burn. It's a great everyday condiment for eggs, meat, poultry, seafood and as an addition to sauces. While optional, the honey really rounds out the flavor and tames the burn. This sauce will keep for several weeks in a sealed jar in the refrigerator: just keep the top covered with a thin film of oil to prevent discoloration. The heat will increase slightly over time.

Provided by Food Network

Time 30m

Yield 1 1/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 habanero or Scotch bonnet chiles, stemmed and seeded, if desired (use rubber gloves)
2 plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
2 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled
1/2 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
Kosher salt
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
8 large fresh basil leaves
2 teaspoons honey, optional

Steps:

  • Combine the chiles, tomatoes, garlic, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a blender. Blend on high until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add the olive oil. Blend until very smooth. Add the parsley and basil and blend until small specks of herbs are visible. Stir in the honey if using.
  • Transfer to a medium saucepan and cook over medium-low heat until thickened and darkened by a shade or two, 7 to 8 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a glass jar with a lid. Top with a thin layer of olive and the lid. The sauce will keep for several weeks in the refrigerator, as long as it is covered with oil.

Tips:

  • Choose a variety of peppers to create a sauce with a complex flavor profile. Some popular peppers for making hot sauce include jalapeños, habaneros, serranos, and cayenne peppers.
  • Roast or char the peppers before blending them to enhance their flavor.
  • Add other ingredients to the sauce, such as tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices, to create a unique flavor profile.
  • Simmer the sauce for a while to allow the flavors to meld together.
  • Use a blender or food processor to puree the sauce until it reaches the desired consistency.
  • Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any solids.
  • Bottle the sauce in sterilized jars and process it in a boiling water bath to ensure that it is shelf-stable.
  • Experiment with different ingredients and techniques to create your own signature hot sauce.

Conclusion:

With a little creativity and experimentation, you can create delicious and unique Mexican hot pepper sauces that will add flavor and excitement to your favorite dishes. Whether you prefer a mild sauce for everyday use or a fiery sauce for special occasions, there is a Mexican hot pepper sauce out there for everyone. So, get creative and start making your own Mexican hot pepper sauces today!

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