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Habanero Hot Sauce is a classic, healthy way to kick any meal up a notch. Whether you love extra spicy or prefer just a hint of heat, this hot sauce recipe packs a punch.
With its fiery flavor and intense heat, Habanero Hot Sauce is a versatile condiment that can elevate the taste of any dish. Made from fresh habanero peppers, vinegar, and a blend of spices, this sauce is not only delicious but also adds a unique depth of flavor to your favorite foods
Whether you drizzle it over tacos for an extra kick, mix it into a marinade for grilled chicken, or even add a few drops to your morning eggs, the possibilities are endless. The beauty of this hot sauce lies in its ability to cater to a range of spice preferences – from those who crave mouth-numbing heat to others who simply enjoy a subtle warmth.
So, next time you’re looking to spice things up in the kitchen, reach for a bottle of homemade Habanero Hot Sauce and get ready to take your taste buds on a flavorful journey.
The habanero sits firmly in the extra-hot zone of the scale, Scoville rated 100,000–350,000, the habanero is 100 times hotter than a 3,500 SHU jalapeño.
🌶🌶Note: Please use gloves when handling Habanero peppers, and open windows when cooking peppers.
🌶What’s in Habanero Hot Sauce?
Habaneros -Don’t know if you can handle the heat? use fewer habaneros….start with half the amount.
Onions – white onions are what I use but yellow can be used.
Carrots – rinsed and peeled, and roughly chopped
Vinegar – white or apple cider vinegar (sweeter taste)
Garlic – More or fewer garlic cloves can be used according to your taste.
Salt & Sugar – Adjust to taste.
Lime juice – freshly squeezed is better, but bottled lime juice can be used.
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Making Habanero Hot Sauce
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add carrots, onions, and garlic to the saucepan and cook vegetables till soft, about 10 minutes.
- Transfer the carrot mixture to a blender or food processor.
- Add the habanero peppers, water, sugar, lime juice, vinegar, and salt to the blender/processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and simmer for 3-5 minutes. Use a funnel to pour into your favorite empty bottles, wait for the hot sauce to come to room temperature, then refrigerate.
STORING HABANERO HOT SAUCE
- It should keep a few months easily in the fridge, or even longer.
MORE DELICIOUS SAUCES
- Homemade Red Enchilada Sauce Recipe with Red Chili Powder
- Easy Lime Crema Recipe
- Habanero Hot Sauce
- Easy Homemade Taco Sauce
- Creamy Guacamole Recipe
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Habanero Hot Sauce
Ingredients
- 1/2 small white onion roughly chopped
- 6 garlic cloves peeled
- 10-12 medium orange habaneros stemmed and cut in half
- 1 medium carrot peeled and roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook and stir the carrots, onion, and garlic in the hot oil until soft, about 10 minutes
- Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor.
- Add the habanero peppers, water, lime juice, vinegar, and salt to the blender/processor and blend until smooth.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Use a funnel to pour into your favorite empty bottles, wait for hot sauce to come to room temperature, then refrigerate.
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