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
This vibrant green chili sauce makes a delicious dip or sauce to add to your meals and it would definitely get your guests talking at a 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.
Homemade Chili Sauce
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 remortgage to be able to afford our sauce habit, we have been making our own sauces and we make a lot of chilli sauce.
Creamy Jalapeno Sauce
If you prefer creamier sauces, then take a few tablespoons of this and stir it through some sour cream or Greek yoghurt. It makes it a much milder sauce, but does bump up the calories and makes it not vegan (unless you use a vegan alternative).
How Long Does This Sauce Keep For?
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.
How To Use Jalapeno Sauce
Just try and stop yourself from eating it with a spoon! But for those of you that not 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. 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.
Ingredients needed to make Jalapeno Sauce (serves 20)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 Jalapenos
- 3 shallots, peeled and finely diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 200ml water
- 100ml white wine vinegar
How To Make Jalapeno Sauce - Step by Step:
One: Slice up all the jalapenos.
Two: Heat the oil in a pan and add the shallots, garlic and jalapenos and gently cook for 3 minutes.
Three: Add the rest of the ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.
Four: Allow the mixture to cool and then pour in to a food processor.
Five: Blend until smooth.
Other Sauce/Dip Recipes To Try:
Pico De Gallo
Butternut Squash Hummus
Healthy Ranch Dressing
Restaurant Style Salsa
Healthy BBQ Sauce
The Best Guacamole
Some extra tips for this Sauce:
- 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 yoghurt - 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.
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Jalapeno Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 jalapenos
- 3 shallots peeled and finely diced
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves 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 jalapenos 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 yoghurt - 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.
Emmeline
This looks like my kind of sauce! Definitely trying it out but am a bit afraid I will get addicted!
Kelly Anthony
We love spicy hot sauce so this will be perfect for our next fajita night. Thanks for sharing!