Hot Pepper Sauce
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Servings
30 Tablespoons
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Calories
23 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Hot Pepper Sauce
Description
The Hot Pepper Sauce recipe starts by blending a mixture of whole hot peppers with red bell pepper, whole garlic cloves, kosher or sea salt, vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, fresh cilantro leaves, and mint leaves. The ingredients are pulsed or processed until chunky, preserving some texture rather than pureeing smooth. The sauce is then transferred to a mason jar and drizzled with additional olive oil on top to create a protective layer that helps preserve the sauce during refrigeration.
The resulting sauce has a spicy, garlicky flavor balanced by the sweetness of bell pepper and freshness from herbs. The vinegar provides mild acidity but is not meant to dominate. The chunky texture adds a rustic feel suitable for spooning over dishes or mixing into foods.
This sauce should be stored in the refrigerator and can be kept for up to three months. The choice of peppers affects heat level, and a sweeter bell pepper helps balance intense spice. Using coarse salt like kosher or sea salt ensures proper seasoning without overpowering the sauce. The olive oil drizzle helps maintain freshness and extends shelf life.
Ingredients
- 3 cups hot peppers whole
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper or any colored pepper
- 6 cloves garlic whole
- 1 tablespoon salt Kosher or Sea salt (see note below, coarse
- 2 Tablespoons vinegar White or white balsamic
- 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
- 1/3 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup mint leaves
Drizzle
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
Notes
- Use quality hot peppers and a sweet bell pepper to balance heat and flavor.
- The vinegar quantity is low to keep acidity subtle without dominating the sauce.
- Maintain a chunky texture by not overprocessing the ingredients.
- A thin layer of olive oil on top helps preserve the sauce during refrigeration.
- Store the sauce in the fridge for up to 3 months.
- Use kosher or sea salt for proper seasoning; reduce salt if substituting with table salt.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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