Homemade Jalapeño Pizza Oil

Ingredients

• 4 fresh jalapeños (sliced into rounds; use more or less depending on desired heat)
• 1 cup neutral oil (such as grapeseed, canola, or a light olive oil)
• salt (a pinch to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   Wash the jalapeños and slice them into rounds. You can keep the seeds in for extra heat or remove them for a milder oil.

2. 2

   Place the sliced jalapeños into a blender.

3. 3

   Add 1 cup of neutral oil and a pinch of salt to the blender.

4. 4

   Blend on high speed until the jalapeños are completely pulverized and the oil turns a bright, vibrant green.

5. 5

   Pour the mixture into a small saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for about 5 minutes. This helps infuse the flavor and stabilize the color, but do not let it boil vigorously.

6. 6

   Strain the oil through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean glass jar or bottle to remove the pulp.

7. 7

   Allow the oil to cool completely before sealing the container. Store in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.

Notes

For a 'pickled' flavor profile as suggested in the comments, you could add a teaspoon of white vinegar to the finished oil. Always store homemade infused oils with fresh ingredients in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 weeks to ensure safety.

Nutrition per serving

• jalapeño
• spicy oil
• pizza oil
• condiment
• infused oil
• homemade
• vegan
• gluten-free