Habanero Hot Sauce

Notes

• wear gloves
• ventilate very well or you will pepper spray yourself
• store for up to 3 months in the refrigerator

Ingredients

• 15-20 habanero peppers
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 4 teaspoons olive oil
• 4 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. wash peppers thoroughly
2. remove stems and seeds; roughly chop peppers and garlic
3. heat oil in medium sauce pan over low heat
4. add the peppers and cover; cook, stirring occasionally until pepper soften, about 8 minutes
5. add the garlic; continue cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes
6. add vinegar, sugar, and salt
7. bring to a simmer, cover, cook for 10 minutes on low heat
8. remove from heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes, covered
9. pour mixture into a blender or food processor, blend until smooth
10. add additional vinegar 1 tablespoon at a time until desirable consistency is achieved