Diablo Sauce
Ignite your taste buds with the bold and fiery flavor of Diablo Sauce, a dynamic homemade condiment that's perfect for spice lovers. This devilishly delightful sauce combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers in adobo with the fresh kick of jalapeños, perfectly balanced by sweet undertones of brown sugar and tangy vinegar. Infused with garlic, onion, and earthy cumin, its rich, smooth texture makes it ideal for smothering on tacos, drizzling over grilled meats, or spicing up your favorite dishes. Ready in just 30 minutes, this versatile sauce can be stored and savored for up to two weeks, making it a must-have for any kitchen. Whether you're looking to spice up your weeknight meals or impress at your next BBQ, Diablo Sauce delivers irresistible heat and flavor every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium jalapeño peppers, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes or until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and chopped jalapeño peppers, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Mix in the chipotle peppers and tomato sauce, and let everything simmer for 3 minutes.
Add distilled white vinegar, brown sugar, cumin, salt, and black pepper, stirring well to combine.
Pour in the water and let the sauce simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
Transfer sauce to a blender and puree until smooth.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Allow to cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
475 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.8 g | 43% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2945 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.9 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.6 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 116 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 440 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
