How to Make Authentic Mexican Hot Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Authentic Mexican hot sauce is a beloved condiment that adds a fiery kick to any dish. Made with fresh and flavorful ingredients, this hot sauce recipe captures the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine. Its bold and zesty flavor profile makes it a must-have for anyone who appreciates spicy food.

Unlike store-bought hot sauces, which often contain preservatives and artificial flavors, this homemade version is all-natural and bursting with vibrant flavors. The combination of chili pep...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 ounces

  • 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

    5 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 196mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 1g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 5mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 22mg