Cilantro Lime Hot Sauce Recipe

Here is an easy recipe for homemade hot sauce that is delightful on Southern Greens, black eyed peas and fried fish. It is spicy but not fire. Give it a try.

Ingredients
6 large jalapeno peppers (fresh is better, but you can use bottled)
6 garlic cloves
1 small onion
2 cups apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons salt
juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
1. Remove the seeds and ribs from the peppers and cut into medium chunks.
2. Roughly chop the onion and garlic and put all the chopped ingredients into a small saucepan. Pour in the vinegar and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.
3. Roughly chop the cilantro and put into a blender with the salt, pepper and lime juice. When the jalapeno mixture is cooked, allow to cool 10 minutes, then add to the blender.
4. Turn the blender on low for 10 seconds, then increase to highest setting and puree for 3 minutes.
5. If you want a pure liquid sauce, strain through a medium hole strainer, however, I prefer not to strain. I like the fine pulp in the sauce.

Pour into sterilized jars and refrigerate. The sauce will keep about a month under refrigeration. Makes 1 pint.

Note: Sterilize jars by placing jars and lids in boiling water for 15 minutes.