Pique Recipe (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce)

Name: Pique Recipe (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 d
Total time: 2 d 5 min
Yield: 20 serving
Ingredients: 12 small chili peppers/About 4 ounces – I used a variety of 7-Pots; 2 cloves garlic; 10 black peppercorns; 4 cilantro stems; squeeze of lime juice; White vinegar to fill the jar

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 d
Total Time
2 d 5 mins
Servings
20
Calories
1 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Pique Recipe (Puerto Rican Hot Sauce)

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This Puerto Rican hot sauce recipe, called Pique, is a national staple, with a different version for every household. Try my spicy version of the recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

12 small chili peppers/About 4 ounces – I used a variety of 7-Pots Ajis Pineapples, and Muranga Reds
2 cloves garlic slightly crushed
10 black peppercorns
4 cilantro stems
squeeze of lime juice
White vinegar to fill the jar about a half cup or so

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Instructions

Remove the pepper stem. Slice the peppers in half or into quarters, small enough to fit into the jar or container you are using.
Stuff the peppers into an 8-ounce bottle or jar.
Add cloves, peppercorns, cilantro stems and lime juice.
Fill the container the rest of the way up with vinegar, leaving a bit of head space.
Cap and give it a good shake.
Let it sit out anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks to allow the heat and flavor to develop. Refill as needed with more vinegar and peppers.