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Green Jalapeño Fermented Sauce
Probiotic-rich fermented jalapeño sauce with incredible depth. Worth the wait!
Prep Time
30 min
Fermentation
12 days
Difficulty
medium
Consistency
medium
Ingredients
7 items- 20 green jalapeño peppers, stems removed
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 small onion, quartered
- 3 tablespoons sea salt
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar (added after fermentation)
- 1 teaspoon cumin (added after fermentation)
Instructions
- 1Roughly chop peppers, garlic, and onion.
- 2Pack into clean jar.
- 3Dissolve salt in filtered water and pour over vegetables.
- 4Weight down to keep submerged.
- 5Cover with cloth or fermentation lid.
- 6Ferment at room temperature for 10-14 days.
- 7Taste after 10 days.
- 8When tangy and funky, blend with vinegar and cumin.
- 9Simmer 5 minutes to halt fermentation.
- 10Bottle and refrigerate for up to 6 months.
Flavor Profile
tangyfunkycomplexprobiotic
Best For
tacoseggssandwicheseverything
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Green Jalapeño Fermented Sauce?
Green Jalapeño Fermented Sauce is rated as medium heat — moderately spicy with a noticeable but manageable kick. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Green Jalapeño Fermented Sauce?
Green Jalapeño Fermented Sauce requires 30 minutes of prep time plus 12 days of fermentation. The fermentation time is hands-off — just check on it periodically.
What peppers are used in Green Jalapeño Fermented Sauce?
This recipe uses: 20 green jalapeño peppers, stems removed. You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.