🇹🇹 Scotch Bonnet PEPPER SAUCE Recipe by Chef Shaun | Foodie Nation

scotch bonnet peppers

🥗Healthier: habanero peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeño peppers

Habaneros are similar in heat, while jalapeños offer a milder option.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds a fruity note while being widely available.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness and depth of flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder is a convenient alternative with a longer shelf life.

Remove stems from scotch bonnet peppers and chop coarsely.

Peel and chop garlic and onion.

Combine chopped peppers, garlic, onion, and carrots in a blender.

Add vinegar, lime juice, and thyme to the blender.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and sugar if desired.

Pour the mixture into a clean glass jar.

Seal tightly and let it ferment at room temperature for 1-2 weeks, shaking occasionally.

Once fermented, refrigerate the sauce to halt fermentation.

Use within a few months for best flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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