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Hot Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce
A spicy Jamaican-style
scotch bonnet pepper sauce
recipe designed for the true spice lovers! This easy hot sauce recipe will add big flavor to anything it touches.
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
25
minutes
mins
Total Time
35
minutes
mins
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Caribbean, Jamaican
Diet:
Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings:
16
servings
Calories:
37
kcal
Author:
Kristen Wood
Equipment
Blender
Ingredients
2
tablespoons
avocado oil
1
yellow onion
chopped
6
carrots
chopped
2
chayotes
peeled, pitted, chopped
10
allspice berries
about 1 teaspoon
3
garlic cloves
peeled
1
1-inch knob
fresh ginger root
peeled, cut into 1/8" slices
8
scotch bonnet or habanero peppers
stemmed and chopped
½
cup
white vinegar
½
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, combine the oil and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens, about 10 minutes.
Add the carrots, chayotes, allspice, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the allspice is fragrant.
Add the chiles and vinegar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chiles soften, about 10 minutes.
Transfer the cooked mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, leaving a vent open to allow steam to escape.
Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the mixture, reserving the liquid and discarding the solids. Let it cool to room temperature.
Keep stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Notes
Learn more about
Hot Sauce Cookbook for Beginners
!
You might like:
Best Scotch Bonnet Pepper Substitutes
.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
ounce
|
Calories:
37
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
1
g
|
Fat:
2
g
|
Saturated Fat:
0.2
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
0.3
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Sodium:
18
mg
|
Potassium:
122
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
3822
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4
mg
|
Calcium:
16
mg
|
Iron:
0.2
mg