Jalapeño Recipes
From classic poppers and fresh salsas to pickled jalapeños and homemade hot sauces — browse our tested recipes by heat level, difficulty, or course.
Aji Amarillo Peruvian Sauce
Vibrant yellow Peruvian sauce with medium heat and unique flavor. A South American staple.
Ancho Chile Mole Sauce
Complex Mexican mole with chocolate, spices, and ancho chiles. A labor of love!
Apricot Jalapeño Jam Sauce
Sweet apricot jam meets jalapeño spice. Perfect for cheese boards and glazing.
Black Bean Jalapeño Salsa
Chunky salsa with black beans and jalapeños. More of a relish than a sauce, but delicious!
Blueberry Habanero Glaze
Unexpected sweet-heat combination. Incredible on grilled meats and as a cheese board accent.
Bourbon Peach Hot Sauce
Southern-inspired sauce with bourbon, peaches, and cayenne. Sweet, smoky, and sophisticated.
Buffalo Wing Sauce
Classic American wing sauce with cayenne heat and butter. The original and still the best.
Caribbean Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce
Traditional Caribbean-style sauce with fruity scotch bonnet heat and tropical flavors.
Carolina Reaper Extreme Challenge Sauce
Not for the faint of heart! This sauce delivers extreme heat with surprising fruity undertones. Use sparingly.
Charred Poblano Cream Sauce
Smoky charred poblanos in a rich cream sauce. Sophisticated and mild.
Cherry Bomb Pepper Hot Sauce
Made from sweet and spicy cherry bomb peppers. Fruity heat with great color.
Cilantro Jalapeño Avocado Crema
Creamy, cooling sauce with gentle jalapeño heat. Perfect for topping spicy dishes.
Classic Jalapeño Green Sauce
A bright, tangy green sauce perfect for tacos and grilled meats. This versatile sauce balances heat with fresh cilantro and lime.
Creamy Jalapeño Ranch Sauce
Ranch dressing meets jalapeño heat. Perfect for those who love ranch on everything!
Datil Pepper Florida Hot Sauce
Florida's signature hot sauce made with datil peppers. Fruity heat similar to habanero.
Fermented Habanero Hot Sauce
A complex, fruity hot sauce with deep umami flavors from fermentation. Worth the wait for the incredible depth of flavor.
Fermented Pepper Mash Louisiana Style
Traditional Louisiana-style fermented pepper mash. The base for many commercial hot sauces.
Garlic Parmesan Hot Sauce
Creamy, garlicky sauce inspired by buffalo wing flavors. Mild heat with big flavor.
Ghost Pepper Mango Madness
Extremely hot sauce mellowed by sweet mango. For serious heat seekers only!
Green Habanero Taqueria Sauce
Bright green habanero sauce like you'd find at a Mexican taqueria. Seriously hot!
Green Jalapeño Fermented Sauce
Probiotic-rich fermented jalapeño sauce with incredible depth. Worth the wait!
Harissa Paste North African Style
Smoky, complex North African chili paste. A staple in Tunisian and Moroccan cuisine.
Honey Sriracha Glaze
Sweet and spicy glaze that's become a modern classic. Easy and versatile.
Jalapeño Lime Cilantro Sauce
Fresh, bright green sauce bursting with cilantro and lime. Like a liquid version of fresh salsa.
Korean Gochugaru Red Pepper Sauce
Sweet, savory, and spicy Korean-style sauce perfect for bibimbap and fried chicken.
Lemon Pepper Jalapeño Sauce
Bright citrus with cracked black pepper and jalapeño heat. Unexpected and delicious!
Maple Bacon Jalapeño Sauce
Sweet maple and smoky bacon meet jalapeño spice. Indulgent and delicious!
Mild Poblano Cream Sauce
A creamy, mild sauce perfect for those who want flavor without much heat. Great for introducing kids to peppers.
Pineapple Habanero Sweet Heat
Tropical sweetness meets fiery habanero heat. This sauce is perfect for those who love the sweet and spicy combination.
Pomegranate Serrano Hot Sauce
Middle Eastern-inspired sauce with tangy pomegranate and serrano heat. Beautiful color!
Raspberry Chipotle BBQ Sauce
Fruity raspberry meets smoky chipotle in this gourmet BBQ sauce. Sweet heat perfection.
Roasted Garlic Calabrian Chile Sauce
Italian-inspired sauce with Calabrian chiles and sweet roasted garlic. Moderately spicy.
Roasted Red Jalapeño Sauce
Fire-roasted red jalapeños create a sweet, smoky sauce with moderate heat. Perfect everyday sauce.
Roasted Tomato Habanero Salsa
Fire-roasted tomato salsa with habanero kick. Smoky and hot!
Smoky Chipotle Adobo Sauce
Rich, smoky sauce made from dried chipotle peppers. Deep complex flavor worth the effort.
Smoky Chipotle BBQ Sauce
A sweet and smoky sauce that brings serious depth to grilled foods. Perfect for those who want heat without overwhelming spice.
Sriracha-Style Red Chili Sauce
Homemade version of the famous rooster sauce with customizable heat and garlic levels.
Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
Sweet and tangy with gentle heat. Perfect dipping sauce for spring rolls and dumplings.
Thai-Style Serrano Chili Sauce
A bright, punchy sauce inspired by Thai cuisine. Sweet, sour, and spicy in perfect balance.
Tomatillo Verde Salsa
Tangy green sauce with mild jalapeño heat. A Mexican classic for tacos and enchiladas.
Vietnamese Chili Garlic Sauce
Tương ớt tỏi style sauce with fresh chiles and lots of garlic. Bold and chunky.
Wasabi Ginger Serrano Fusion
Asian fusion sauce combining wasabi heat with serrano peppers and fresh ginger. Unique!