Serrano Hot Sauce Recipe

Serrano hot sauce is a fresh roasted pepper sauce made with green serrano peppers, garlic, ginger, distilled white vinegar, salt, and olive oil. This recipe creates a bright, tangy sauce with clean serrano heat, roasted garlic depth, and a subtle warm note from ginger. Roasting softens the peppers and garlic while adding deeper roasted flavor without removing the fresh green pepper character. Serrano peppers typically range from 10,000 to 23,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), creating a moderate heat level stronger than jalapeños. The recipe takes about 55 minutes and produces approximately 2 cups (480 ml) of strained hot sauce. Serve it with tacos, burritos, eggs, grilled chicken, pork, fish, shrimp, rice bowls, spring rolls, pho, noodle dishes, and other savory foods.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Prepare the peppers and garlic: Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Remove stems from serrano peppers and leave the inner tissue intact for maximum heat or remove some for a milder sauce. Peel garlic cloves, place peppers and garlic on a baking sheet, and coat lightly with olive oil.

Step 2

Roast the serranos and garlic: Roast the peppers and garlic at 400°F (204°C) for about 20 minutes until the peppers soften, develop blistered areas, and the garlic becomes tender. Allow the roasted ingredients to cool for 5–10 minutes before blending.

Step 3

Add seasonings and vinegar: Transfer roasted serrano peppers and garlic into a blender. Add kosher salt, minced ginger, and white vinegar. Pulse briefly to break down the roasted ingredients.

Step 4

Blend until smooth: Blend the mixture until the peppers and garlic become smooth. Add additional white vinegar 1 tablespoon at a time if the sauce needs stronger acidity or a thinner consistency.

Step 5

Strain the sauce: Pour the blended sauce through a fine-mesh sieve. Press fine pepper solids through for a thicker sauce or leave more solids behind for a smoother table sauce.

Step 6

Stir and bottle: Stir the strained sauce thoroughly, transfer it into clean glass bottles or airtight jars, and refrigerate.

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