I Made Davidsbeenhere Hot Sauce!

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: mild peppers

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Mild peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey offers natural sweetness.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is more shelf-stable.

Start by blending 2 cups of apple cider vinegar with guava and fresh pineapples.

Add 2 teaspoons of sea salt to the blender.

Incorporate the secret spices into the mixture.

Blend until smooth and well combined.

Pour the blended mixture into a large bowl.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and fresh sweet peppers to the bowl.

Pour in another cup of apple cider vinegar into the bowl.

Add the blended cashmir chilies to the mixture.

Stir the mixture thoroughly until well combined.

Preheat the oven and place the bottles inside for sterilization for about 20 minutes.

Check the pH level of the sauce to ensure it is below 4.1 for preservation.

Heat the sauce on the stove until it reaches above 180°F, ensuring it is safe for bottling.

Start the bottling process while the sauce is still hot, ensuring a vacuum seal is created.

Use shrink wrap to seal the bottles and apply labels once cooled.

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