Hot Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce

5 from 9 votes

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 Time10

Cook Time25

Total Time35

Course: Condiments

Cuisine: Caribbean, Jamaican

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: servings

Calories: 37kcal

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!

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