Oscar'S Hot Sauce
A vibrant, spicy hot sauce with roasted tomato and jalapeno flavors, perfect for adding heat to tacos, grilled meats, or dipping. Suitable for fans of bold, homemade condiments.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Pour the juice from the can of tomatoes into the blender container.
- Add the quartered onion, jalapeno peppers, salt, crushed red pepper, and garlic powder to the blender.
- Blend until liquefied.
- Add the canned tomatoes to the blender.
- Blend again until smooth.
- Transfer the hot sauce to a glass jar and store in the refrigerator.
Tips & Substitutions
For a milder sauce, consider removing the seeds from the jalapeno peppers before blending. If you prefer a smoky flavor, try adding a small amount of chipotle pepper or smoked paprika. Adjust the crushed red pepper to match your heat preference. This hot sauce can be used in various Mexican recipes, adding a zesty kick to dishes like tacos or burritos.
Serving Suggestions
Oscar's Hot Sauce is perfect for drizzling over grilled meats, mixing into salsas, or spicing up your favorite dishes. It pairs beautifully with Texas-Mex Chicken Bites and adds a delightful kick to Black Bean And Vegetable Soup. Use it as a dipping sauce for chips or as a flavorful topping for tacos.
Storage & Reheating
Store the hot sauce in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid in the refrigerator. It should last for up to two weeks. If you want to preserve it longer, consider freezing it in ice cube trays and transferring the cubes to a freezer bag. Thaw as needed for recipes or as a condiment.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Oscar'S Hot Sauce contains roughly 469 calories, with 8g protein, 62g carbohydrates, and 22g fat. It is an excellent source of vitamin C (100% of the Daily Value), vitamin A (22% of the Daily Value), and dietary fiber (20% of the Daily Value), and a good source of protein and iron. Note that it is relatively high in sodium, at 977mg per serving (42% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I adjust the heat level of the hot sauce?
Absolutely! If you like your sauce less spicy, remove the seeds from the jalapenos or reduce the number of peppers used. Alternatively, for more heat, add an extra jalapeno or increase the crushed red pepper. Taste as you blend to find your perfect balance.
How can I use this hot sauce in recipes?
This versatile hot sauce can be used as a marinade for meats, a spicy addition to soups, or a dressing for tacos and burritos. It's also great stirred into dips, like Salsa Cruda Dip, for an extra kick. Feel free to experiment and find your favorite uses!
Is this hot sauce suitable for canning?
While this hot sauce can be refrigerated, it is not recommended for canning due to its acidity levels and lack of preservatives. If you want a shelf-stable version, consider following a tested canning recipe that ensures safety and proper preservation methods.
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).