Slims Hot Pepper Sauce Recipes

HOMEMADE HOT PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut the green tops off all the peppers. Discard tops and set peppers aside.
• Slightly smash each clove of garlic just enough that the paper loosens; remove the paper and discard it.
• In a medium, non-reactive (i.e. stainless steel, ceramic, or glass) pot, add the prepared peppers and garlic cloves. Pour in the vinegar and lime juice then add the salt, paprika, and bay leaf. Stir together to mix in the salt and paprika.
• Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and allow to simmer for 20 to 30 minutes or until the peppers are soft.
• Remove from the heat and add to a food processor or heat safe blender (no need to remove bay leaf). Pulse until smooth and liquidy (be CAREFUL--it is HOT), adding more vinegar if necessary to make it more liquid.
• Smoosh through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl and discard any seeds and large chunks left in the sieve.
• Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least one week prior to using.

SLIM'S HOT PEPPER SAUCE

Steps:

• In a sauce pan, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. (if not using carrot, skip the next two steps).
• Add the carrots, if using, with a small amount of water.
• Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the carrots are soft.
• Place the onion, garlic, and carrot (if using) mixture in a blender, add chiles, and puree until smooth (if needed add a small amount of water - should be smooth not runny).
• Combine the puree, vinegar, lime juice (if using), and salt in a sauce pan and simmer until well combined.
• Strain if desired and place in bottles and refrigerate.