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Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
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5 from 47 votes

Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe

This habanero hot sauce recipe is the perfect mix of fire and flavor with Caribbean red habaneros, carrot, shallot, garlic, and a blend of spices.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: hot sauce
Cuisine: American
Keyword: habanero, hot sauce
Servings: 48 teaspoons
Calories: 3kcal

Ingredients

  • 3.5 ounces chopped habanero peppers seeds/innards included
  • 1 ounce chopped carrot
  • 1 ounce chopped garlic
  • .5 ounce chopped shallot
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Add all of the ingredients to a small pot and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until all of the ingredients are softened.
  • Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Taste and adjust for salt and spices. For a thinner consistency, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and process to your desired thickness.
  • Bottle and serve.

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Notes

Makes about 1 cup hot sauce.
You can use this hot sauce right away, but it is better after a day or 2 to let the flavors mingle.
Heat Factor: Medium-Hot. You can up the heat factor with more habaneros or hotter peppers. Reduce the heat to medium heat by replacing some of the habaneros with milder peppers.

Nutrition

Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.02g | Saturated Fat: 0.002g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 13mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 124IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.05mg