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taco time hot sauce recipe

Taco Time Hot Sauce Recipe

With this versatile hot sauce, you can elevate your tacos, burritos or nachos into a mouthwatering meal that leaves your taste buds craving more.
This article explores a delicious and easy-to-make Taco Time Hot Sauce recipe you can whip up right in your kitchen.
By making your hot sauce, you're customizing the level of heat and taste and controlling the ingredients to suit your preferences.
Get inspired to make your tacos even more delectable by creating your own version of this popular condiment.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine American
Servings 7
Equipment
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 blender
  • 1 medium saucepan
  • 1 Glass Jar
Ingredients
  
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 arbol peppers trimmed into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
 
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F.
    Arrange the arbol peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes until the peppers are lightly charred.
    Remove from heat and let cool before handling.
  • Add the roasted arbol peppers and ½ cup of water in a food processor or blender.
    Blend until a paste-like consistency is achieved.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pepper paste, tomato sauce, white vinegar, onion powder, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, salt and black pepper.
    Stir well to incorporate all of the ingredients.
  • Turn the heat to low and let the sauce mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes until it reaches your desired thickness.
    Ensure to stir the sauce occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the saucepan.
  • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let your homemade Taco Time Hot Sauce cool to room temperature.
    While the sauce is cooling, taste it and adjust the seasonings based on your preference.
    You can add more cayenne pepper for additional heat if desired.
  • Transfer the cooled sauce to a glass jar or an airtight container like a mason jar.
    You can store your batch of taco sauce in the refrigerator for up to a month.
    Enjoy your Taco Time Hot Sauce on various dishes, from tacos to Hot Sauce Chicken Wings.
    The versatility of this sauce recipe makes it a fantastic addition to your collection of adobo sauce recipes and homemade sauces.
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