Habanero Hot Sauce Canning Guide
Today, we're diving into the exciting world of habanero hot sauce, a fiery condiment that will add a kick to your culinary adventures.
Equipment
- Safety gloves (essential when handling habanero peppers)
- Blender or food processor
- A medium-sized saucepan
- Sterilized glass bottles with lids
Ingredients
- 10-12 fresh habanero peppers
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 medium-sized onion
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1/2 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Step 1: Prep Your IngredientsPut on safety gloves to protect your hands from the habanero's heat. Remove the stems and seeds from the habanero peppers (you can leave some seeds for extra heat if you like).Roughly chop the habaneros, garlic, and onion.
- Step 2: Blend It UpPlace the chopped habaneros, garlic, and onion into a blender or food processor.Add vinegar, water, sugar, salt, paprika, and lime juice.Blend until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- Step 3: Cook and CanPour the mixture into a saucepan and bring it to a gentle boil over medium heat.Simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.Allow the sauce to cool slightly before pouring it into sterilized glass bottles.Seal the bottles tightly and let them cool completely.