Homemade Hot Sauce Being from Texas pretty much guarantees a love love for Tex-Mex cuisine, including the ever-present chips and hot sauce. The hotter the better! Ingredients: 1 can (28 oz.) whole tomatoes 1 medium onion 4-6 sprigs fresh cilantro (appx. 1/2 Cup), or to taste 2 tsp. minced garlic (or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced) 2/3 Cup pickled jalapeno peppers 1/3 Cup jalapeno juice from jar 1 tsp salt 1 tsp. dried red pepper flakes 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp. chili powder 1/4 tsp. cumin Directions: Place all ingredients in a blender. Chop (Pulse) until salsa is desired consistency.