Hot Sauce 101: Everything You Need to Know

red savina habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Jalapeños are milder and more widely available.

vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often cheaper and adds a fruity note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

Honey can provide a natural sweetness.

lime juice

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice is often less expensive and can be used as a substitute.

Pick red savina habanero peppers from the garden, ensuring to select the right pods.

Weigh the picked peppers, which total 7.5 oz.

Remove the stems from the peppers and roughly chop them in half.

Prepare other ingredients: chop 1 red bell pepper, peel and chop 1.9 oz of sweet potato, and chop 2 oz of onion.

Chop 1.1 oz of garlic and add it to the mix.

Add 1 teaspoon of habanero powder and 1 teaspoon of berbere spice to the mixture.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the ingredients.

Pour in 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar to the mixture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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