Serrano Pepper Sauce

Serrano Pepper Sauce

Serrano Pepper Sauce

This is a great way to make your own pepper sauce at home; regardless of the type of pepper you use. Simply dry toast the peppers with garlic, purée, simmer for a couple minutes with vinegar and salt, then strain into a jar. Serrano peppers are fairly hot; so if you a milder sauce, use jalapeños. If you’re looking for more heat, use some habaneros.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: condiment, Latin American, Mexican
Author: Alex Gorgos

Equipment

  • food processor
  • mesh strainer

Ingredients

  • 8 serrano peppers stems removed
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Dry toast the serranos and garlic in a small sauté pan over medium heat until slightly charred; about 6-8 minutes.
  • Purée the peppers and garlic in a food processor.
  • Add the purée back into the sauté pan with the vinegar and salt. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Pour the purée through a mesh strainer and funnel into a jar or hot sauce bottle.