House – Made Hot Sauce Recipe

Time30m

Serves10

Make House – Made Hot Sauce Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Ingredients
Wash the fresh red chili peppers thoroughly under cold water. Remove the stems and slice each pepper in half lengthwise to remove seeds if you prefer a milder sauce.
2
Blend the Mixture
In a blender, add the prepared chili peppers, garlic cloves (peeled), white vinegar, salt, sugar, lime juice, and water. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.
3
Cook the Sauce
Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Allow it to cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
4
Cool and Store
Once the sauce has cooked and thickened slightly, remove it from the heat and let it cool. Once cooled, transfer the hot sauce to a sterilized bottle or jar. Seal tightly and refrigerate.
5
Serve
Your house-made hot sauce is now ready to be used! Shake well before serving. It can be used to spice up a variety of dishes such as tacos, grilled meats, or as a condiment for sandwiches.