Barbara's Hot Sauce

Texans love Mexican food, especially the hot sauce. We judge a Mexican restaurant by the hot sauce served before the meal. This is my version. Spices can be adjusted to taste.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr
• Total Time: 3 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 40 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup water
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• ½ cup ketchup
• 2 cups minced onion
• ½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• ½ cup white vinegar
• 64 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
• 6 jalapeno peppers, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large soup or stock pot, combine tomatoes, onion, jalapenos, cumin, salt, sugar, vinegar, garlic, tomato sauce, tomato paste, ketchup, and water (add enough water to bring the mixture to your desired consistency). Bring mixture to a slow boil, reduce heat and let simmer for at least 2 hours.n

Step 2

Let the mixture cool completely, then pour into individual jars. Store in refrigerator. Will keep for several weeks.n