How to Make a Pepper Sauce

There's nothing like a pepper sauce to spice up any meal, from scrambled eggs to pizza. Different peppers pack different types of heat, so choose the one you like the best. The addition of vinegar and salt make pepper sauce truly mouthwatering. See Step 1 to get started!

Ingredients

Habanero Sauce

• 3 carrots, sliced


• 1/4 pound habanero peppers, seeds removed and sliced


• 2 teaspoons butter


• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic


• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar


• Salt and freshly ground black pepper


• 1 cup water

Scotch Bonnet Sauce

• 1/2 pound scotch bonnet peppers, seeds removed and sliced


• 2 teaspoons salt


• 2 cups white distilled vinegar

Jalapeño Sauce

• 1/2 pound jalapeños, seeds removed and sliced


• 1/2 cup sliced onion


• 2 teaspoons salt


• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil


• 2 cups water


• 1 cup white distilled vinegar

Steps

Habanero Sauce

This sauce is not for the faint of heart. Habaneros have a bright flavor that'll burn your tongue in the very best way. This sauce is delicious on fish and chicken.

1. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. Simmer the ingredients. Put the carrots, peppers, garlic, and vinegar in with the butter. Simmer them until the carrots have become softened, about 5 minutes.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   • Cover the pan partially while you're cooking the sauce. The habaneros will produce extremely spicy fumes that could make your eyes water.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
   
   
   • The carrots serve to sweeten the sauce a bit and offset the spicy habaneros. If you don't like a sweet hot sauce, scale them back by half.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
   
   
   
   


3. Blend the sauce. Pour it into a blender or food processor. Add the water and seasonings. Blend until completely smooth. Taste the sauce, and add more seasonings if necessary.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


4. Store the sauce. Place it in a lidded glass jar. It will keep for several months in the refrigerator.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Scotch Bonnet Sauce

This simple sauce is made from a pepper popular in the Caribbean. It pairs perfectly with fish, any type of meat, eggs, or roasted vegetables.

1. Puree the peppers. Place them in a food processor and puree them until they're smooth.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. Mix the puree with the vinegar and salt. Pour it all into a bowl and use a spoon to mix it together completely.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


3. Store the sauce in a lidded glass jar. This hot sauce will become richer with time and will keep for several months in the refrigerator.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Jalapeño Sauce

This perky green sauce is an excellent topping for tacos, enchiladas, or burritos. You could also use it as a condiment on sandwiches or with fries.

1. Heat the oil. Place the vegetable oil in a medium saucepan and put it over medium heat.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


2. Add the jalapeños and onions. Saute them in the pan until they become tender.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


3. Add the salt and water. Simmer the mixture for about 20 minutes so the flavors can meld.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


4. Blend the mixture. Put it in a blender and process until completely smooth.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


5. Add the vinegar. Pour it in last and blend it with the sauce. If you're using a food processor, add the vinegar while it's still running.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


6. Store the sauce. Place it in a lidded glass jar. It will keep in the refrigerator for several months.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   


7. Finished.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

Tips

• Store the remaining sauce in a properly labeled bottle; don't give anyone a fright when they don't know that there is a peppery taste involved!

Things You'll Need

• Bowl


• Pepper mill


• Spoon


• Storage container

Related wikiHows

• How to Make a Low Carb Barbecue Sauce

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via Peter