Habanero Hot Sauce
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4.7
Habanero Hot Sauce
Description
The Habanero Hot Sauce recipe features habanero peppers as the primary source of heat, carefully prepared by removing stems and optionally some seeds to modulate heat intensity. Sauteed onions and whole garlic cloves soften and develop in a small amount of oil before adding the habaneros, fresh peach and pineapple pieces, and ginger. White vinegar and water provide acidity and thinning, and the mixture simmers briefly to meld flavors and unify temperature.
After blending into a thick sauce, it can be sweetened with agave or honey to balance the sharp heat. The sauce is intentionally left slightly chunky unless a smoother texture is desired through straining. It is stored in the refrigerator and will keep for at least a month.
Using a non-reactive pan such as stainless steel helps maintain flavor integrity, especially given the vinegar content. Handling habaneros with gloves or caution is advised to avoid irritation. Additional fruit can be added to adjust sweetness and flavor balance to taste.
Ingredients
- 6 habanero pepper
- 3/4 cup peach
- 1/4 cup pineapple
- 1 onion small
- 2 garlic cloves
- ginger 1 inch piece
- 3/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- dash of cumin optional
- dash of agave or honey, optional
- olive oil
Instructions
- Give the habaneros a good rinse and de-stem them. Out of habit, I usually scrape out the seeds and pith of habaneros but you can consider this optional. Use caution (or gloves) when handling habanero peppers.
- Saute a roughly chopped onion and 2 whole, peeled garlic cloves in a dollop of oil. It's best to use a non-reactive pan for this recipe with stainless steel being a good option.
- Once the onion has softened (5-8 minutes) add the six habanero peppers, 3/4 cup peach, 1/4 cup pineapple, 1" piece of peeled ginger, 3/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt. Let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes or until everything is at a uniform temp.
- Add mixture to a blender or food processor and combine well.
- Take a taste. It will be plenty hot so consider yourself warned! You can add dashes of agave or honey to sweeten it up and temper the heat if you want.
- Serve immediately or store in hot sauce bottles in the fridge where it will keep for at least a month.
Notes
- Handle habanero peppers with gloves or caution to avoid skin and eye irritation; wash hands and utensils thoroughly afterward.
- Use a non-reactive pan like stainless steel for cooking to prevent flavor alteration from the vinegar.
- The sauce can be left chunky or strained for a smoother texture according to preference.
- Adjust the amount of peach or pineapple fruit to balance the heat and sweetness to your liking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 15 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 15kcal | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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