Fresh Belizean Habanero Pepper Sauce

habanero peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeño peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Jalapeños are milder and more accessible, while banana peppers are budget-friendly.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a fruity flavor, while white vinegar is often less expensive.

garlic

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: garlic powder

Shallots provide a milder taste, while garlic powder is a cost-effective alternative.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice is a similar acidic flavor, while citric acid is a budget-friendly option.

Cut habanero peppers into pieces, keeping the seeds.

Slice carrots with the peel on into thin pieces.

Cut onion in half and slice as needed.

Layer the chopped peppers, carrots, and onions in a glass jar.

Pour distilled white vinegar over the layered ingredients until covered.

Add a little bit of canola oil to the jar.

Seal the jar and place it in a sunny window sill to heat up.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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