Trinidad Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce
Bursting with bold Caribbean flavors, Trinidad Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce is the ultimate condiment to elevate your dishes with a fiery kick. This vibrant, homemade hot sauce combines the intense heat of Scotch bonnet peppers with tangy lime juice, zesty mustard, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, backed by the earthy undertones of garlic, onion, and carrot. Simmered to perfection and blended until smooth, this sauce strikes the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Whether you're drizzling it over grilled meats, stirring it into soups, or spicing up your favorite marinades, this hot sauce is a must-have for spice lovers. Plus, it’s easy to make in under 30 minutes and stores well in the refrigerator for up to six months. Perfect for adding Trinidadian flair to any meal, it's a homemade hot sauce that packs a punch while celebrating the vibrant tastes of the Caribbean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces Scotch bonnet peppers
- 4 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 medium Yellow onion
- 1 medium Carrot
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 2 tablespoons Mustard
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Water
Instructions
Wash the Scotch bonnet peppers and remove the stems. If you prefer less heat, you can also remove the seeds and membranes. Be sure to use gloves when handling the peppers to avoid irritation.
Peel the garlic cloves and chop the yellow onion and carrot into chunks for easier blending.
In a medium saucepan, add the chopped carrot and water. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the carrot is slightly tender. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Place the boiled carrot (including the water), Scotch bonnet peppers, garlic, onion, white vinegar, lime juice, mustard, sugar, and salt into a blender or food processor.
Blend until the mixture is smooth. If the consistency is too thick, you can add an additional tablespoon of water at a time to reach your desired texture.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary. For more tanginess, add a bit more lime juice or vinegar; for more sweetness, add a pinch of sugar.
Pour the blended sauce into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. This helps meld the flavors and thickens the sauce slightly.
Allow the sauce to cool completely before transferring it to sterilized jars or bottles for storage.
Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Let the flavors develop for at least 24 hours before serving for best results.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
219 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2748 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.5 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.6 g | ||
| Protein | 5.2 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 131 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 984 mg | 21% | |
*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.
