Name: Fiery Jalapeño-Cilantro Grilling Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 3-4 jalapeños, stems removed (seeds removed for milder sauce); 1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup packed leaves and tender stems); 4-5 garlic cloves; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon lime zest; ¼ cup white or apple cider vinegar; 3 tablespoons honey or agave nectar; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano if available); ½ cup olive oil; ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Fiery Jalapeño-Cilantro Grilling Sauce

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Heat-forward Jalapeño-Cilantro Grilling Sauce delivers bright vegetal spice balanced by fresh cilantro and acidic lime for complex layers of flavor.

Author: Amanda MacArthur
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 1 Cup 1x
Category: Sides & Sauces

Ingredients

Scale

3–4 jalapeños, stems removed (seeds removed for milder sauce)
1 bunch cilantro (about 1 cup packed leaves and tender stems)
4–5 garlic cloves
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
¼ cup white or apple cider vinegar
3 tablespoons honey or agave nectar
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican oregano if available)
½ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a food processor or blender
Pulse until finely chopped
With motor running, slowly add olive oil until emulsified
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
Let sit for 15 minutes before using to allow flavors to blend

Notes

Makes about 1 cup

Find it online: https://foodgardening.mequoda.com/recipe/fiery-jalapeno-cilantro-grilling-sauce/