How long will this salsa keep?

This jalapeño sauce will keep in the fridge for about a week. It’s easy to down the entire batch in a week if you’ve got a family that loves hot sauce like mine. Whenever I make a fresh batch, I find myself making excuses to make lentil tacos , burritos , enchiladas and the like-- any reason to smother food in this sauce! If you don't think you can enjoy this jalapeno salsa in a week, then I recommend halving the recipe. You can also freeze it for longer keeping. For smaller batches to freeze, I recommend portioning the creamy salsa into a ice cube tray (a silicone one is best for easy removal.) Freeze, then pop out a cube or two to thaw and enjoy.

Can I halve (or double) this recipe

Yes, this recipe can be halved or doubled. Depending on the size of your blender, you may have more success getting sauce creamy and smooth using a smaller blender or mini food processor on a half batch.

Can you safely can this creamy jalapeno sauce?

As written, this sauce does not have enough acid for safe canning. However, you can make jars of this sauce and then freeze it. If you do freeze it, make sure to leave enough head space to allow the salsa to expand.

What vegetable oil is best for this salsa?

I've made this creamy jalapeno sauce with olive oil, avocado oil and a more neutral oil like sunflower or canola oil. I personally don't think it matters that much and prefer either avocado or olive oil. However, some readers have commented that using olive oil masks the flavors of the jalapeños, so I've changed the original recipe to include canola oil for a more neutral flavor.

Creamy Jalapeno Salsa (Dairy Free)

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce

Author: Alex Caspero
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: ~ 1 1/2 cups
Category: sauce
Method: oven
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex, American
Diet: Vegan

Description

Creamy Jalapeno Sauce! Similar to Salsa Dona from TacoDeli in Austin, Texas this jalapeno salsa is SO good! Spicy jalapeno sauce that tastes great on everything. A must-make if you like the heat!

Author: Alex Caspero
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: ~ 1 1/2 cups
Category: sauce
Method: oven
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex, American
Diet: Vegan

Author: Alex Caspero
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: ~ 1 1/2 cups
Category: sauce
Method: oven
Cuisine: Mexican, TexMex, American
Diet: Vegan

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Ingredients

1 pound jalapeno peppers
16 peeled garlic cloves
1/3 cup canola oil, plus more for drizzling on peppers and garlic
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1–2 teaspoons salt, depending on preference

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Instructions

Turn on the broiler. Toss the jalapeño peppers in a little oil, then place in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil until mostly blackened and soft, about 10-12 minutes, flipping the peppers halfway through cooking time to get all sides cooked.
Place the peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap to steam. Let sit for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss the garlic cloves with a little oil and place on the baking sheet you just used. Put back in the oven and broil for 4-5 minutes until browned (not burned! Burned garlic will ruin the entire dish)
When the jalapeños have cooled down, remove the skins (they should just peel off) and the seeds. See the commentary above or notes below for how many seeds to keep; I like 1/2 seeded and 1/2 kept for a spicy sauce. For a milder version, remove all of the seeds.
Place the peeled jalapeños and seeds (as using) along with the garlic, cilantro and 1 teaspoon salt in the base of a high-powered blender. Puree until mostly combined, then slowly drizzle in the oil to form a smooth and creamy sauce. Season to taste, adding more salt as needed. If you want a thinner sauce, add in a few tablespoons of water.
Enjoy on everything. Literally everything.

Notes

I find that 1 teaspoon of salt is perfect BUT if you are sensitive to salt, then I recommend starting with less and adding to taste. Just like with the heat, you can always add but can’t take away!

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