Traditional Caribbean Peppersauce (hot sauce) Recipe.

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers + chili flakes

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers reduce heat while adding sweetness.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder provides a similar flavor with less prep.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon juice is more accessible and offers similar acidity.

Harvest peppers from the garden, including Trinidad scorpion and Habaneros.

Chop the peppers, cilantro, and garlic roughly.

Use a food mill to grind the chopped peppers, cilantro, and garlic together.

Add half of a lime's juice to the mixture to help with consistency.

Mix in vinegar to adjust thickness to desired consistency.

Add sea salt to taste, if desired.

Pour the mixture into a storage container.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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