Habanero Pepper Sauce
Turn up the heat in your kitchen with this homemade Habanero Pepper Sauce, a fiery and flavorful condiment that’s perfect for spice lovers! Made with vibrant habanero peppers, aromatic garlic, savory onion, and a hint of sweetness from a fresh carrot, this sauce balances bold heat with tangy white vinegar and zesty lime juice. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this versatile hot sauce is the perfect companion for tacos, grilled meats, scrambled eggs, and more. Adjust the spice level by removing seeds or blending to your preferred texture for a custom sauce that’s bursting with flavor. Plus, it stores beautifully in the refrigerator, so you can enjoy its spicy kick for weeks to come.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 whole Habanero peppers
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 0.5 medium White onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 0.5 cups White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 cups Water
Instructions
Carefully remove the stems from the habanero peppers. If you want to reduce the heat slightly, you can also remove the seeds and membranes using gloves to protect your hands.
Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves. Dice the white onion into small chunks. Slice the carrot into thin rounds for quicker cooking.
In a medium-sized saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and sliced carrot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
Add the habanero peppers to the saucepan and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Pour in the white vinegar, water, salt, and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes. The vegetables should be tender and the peppers softened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add the fresh lime juice and blend until smooth. Blend longer for a silky texture or pulse for a chunkier consistency.
Carefully pour the blended sauce into sterilized glass jars or bottles. Allow the sauce to cool completely before sealing tightly.
Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 months. Shake well before each use, and enjoy the heat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.9 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2.5 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.6 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.1 mg | 1% | |
| Potassium | 63 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
