Tex-Mex Hot Sauce

Ingredients

 * 1) 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (or no salt added tomato paste)
 * 2) 3 cups water
 * 3) 3 tablespoons vinegar
 * 4) 3 tablespoons finely minced canned jalapenos, sliced
 * 5) 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * 6) 1 tablespoon dried onion flakes
 * 7) 2 teaspoons salt (or salt substitute)
 * 8) 2 teaspoons cornstarch
 * 9) 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 * 10) 1 teaspoon sugar
 * 11) 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
 * 12) 1 dash garlic powder

Directions

 * 1) Combine the tomato paste with the water in a medium saucepan and whisk until smooth.
 * 2) Add the remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
 * 3) Heat mixture over medium high heat until it begins to boil.
 * 4) Continue to cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often.
 * 5) Remove from heat.
 * 6) When sauce is cool enough to taste, try a sample and call your local Fire Department if necessary.
 * 7) If it's not hot enough for you, add some jalapenos and/or cayenne pepper and/or ground red pepper.
 * 8) When sauce has cooled sufficiently poured it into a sealed container and refrigerate