Spice up your culinary adventures with this Homemade Habanero Hot Sauce recipe. Bursting with fiery flavor, this sauce is not for the faint of heart. Whether you’re a hot sauce aficionado or simply seeking to add a fiery punch to your dishes, this recipe will guide you through creating your very own potent habanero hot sauce.
Homemade Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
Create a homemade habanero hot sauce that combines the intense heat of habanero peppers with the rich flavors of garlic, onion, and tangy lime juice. This sauce is a fantastic way to elevate your meals, adding a fiery kick to your favorite dishes.
Equipment
- gloves
- pan
- blender
- fine mesh strainer
- glass bottles
Ingredients
- habanero pepper
- onion
- water
- garlic
- white vinegar
- lime
- salt and sugar
Instructions
- Wear gloves while handling the habanero peppers. Remove the stems and roughly chop the peppers. Peel and chop the garlic cloves, and chop the onion.
- In a pan, sauté the chopped onions and garlic until soft and slightly caramelized. This mellows their flavors and reduces the raw taste.
- Combine sautéed onions, garlic, habanero peppers, vinegar, lime juice, salt, and sugar (if using) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning as desired. Add more salt, sugar, or lime juice if needed.
- For a smoother texture, strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer to remove solids.
- Carefully pour the hot sauce into clean, sterilized glass bottles or jars, leaving space at the top. Seal tightly.
- Let the sauce cool to room temperature before refrigerating. Allow flavors to develop over a few days. Store in the refrigerator for several months.
- Use sparingly due to habanero's intense heat. Add a few drops to dishes for a spicy kick.
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Notes
- Habanero peppers are extremely hot. Handle with gloves and caution.
- Customize by adding fruits (mango, pineapple) or other spices for unique flavors.
- The sauce's heat and flavor will intensify as it matures.
- Experiment with quantities to achieve your preferred level of heat and flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 150g
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