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–+ bottle (about 3/4 cup +/-)
Simple Habanero Hot Sauce
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Simple Habanero Hot Sauce

Course Condiment
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 1 bottle (about 3/4 cup +/-)
Author Adapted by Pam - For the Love of Cooking / Original by Pepper Geek

Equipment

  • Small Saucepan
  • Glass jar or bottle

Ingredients

  • 15-20 habanero peppers
  • 4 tsp olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 4 tsp sugar
  • ½ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Wash the peppers thoroughly. Remove stems and rough chop them. Side Note: Remove seeds if desired, it may reduce bitterness.  
     
  • Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped peppers and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, until peppers soften, about 8 minutes. 
  • Add the minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. 
  • Add the apple cider vinegar, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer and cover, cooking for an additional 10 minutes on low heat. Remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  • Pour the mixture into a blender and blend until very smooth. Use a funnel to pour the hot sauce into a glass jar or bottle.
  • Seal with a lid and store in the refrigerator for 3+ months.