Taco Time Hot Sauce

Spice up your taco night with this homemade taco time hot sauce! This zesty and flavorful hot sauce is the perfect addition to any taco, burrito, or Mexican-inspired dish.

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Taco Time Hot Sauce

Ingredients

  • 6-8 dried guajillo chilies
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 cup water

Instructions

  1. In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the dried guajillo chilies for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Remove the stems and seeds from the chilies, then place them in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Let soak for 15 minutes.
  3. After soaking, drain the chilies and transfer them to a blender.
  4. Add the minced garlic, white vinegar, salt, cumin, oregano, paprika, sugar, and water to the blender.
  5. Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to reach your desired consistency.
  6. Transfer the hot sauce to a sterilized jar or bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
10 minutes
Cooking time:
15 minutes
Total time:
25 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
15 per serving
Carbohydrates
3g
Fat
0g
Protein
1g

Supplies

Skillet Blender Sterilized jar or bottle

Tools

Knife Cutting board Measuring spoons

Serving suggestions

Serve this hot sauce alongside your favorite tacos, burritos, or grilled meats for an extra kick of flavor.

Tips & tricks

For a milder hot sauce, remove the seeds from the dried chilies before blending.

Cost

$5