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Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe

Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe


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  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

Fiery pineapple habanero hot sauce delivers a tropical punch of sweet heat that dances across taste buds. Caribbean-inspired condiment promises bold flavor complexity for spice enthusiasts seeking culinary adventure.


Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients:

  • 23 habanero peppers
  • 1/2 ripe pineapple
  • 1/2 onion
  • 8 slices of peeled ginger (about 1/2 inch piece)

Liquid Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water (240 milliliters)
  • 2/3 cup white vinegar (160 milliliters)
  • Juice of 1 lime

Seasoning Ingredients:

  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  1. Carefully prepare the fresh ingredients by chopping pineapple, habanero peppers, ginger, and onion into uniform pieces, ensuring to remove seeds and white membranes from habaneros to moderate the heat intensity.
  2. Combine the chopped produce in a saucepan with water, initiating a gentle simmer that allows the ingredients to soften and release their aromatic essences.
  3. Incorporate salt and sugar into the simmering mixture, stirring periodically to help vegetables and fruit break down and meld flavors, continuing until onions and peppers reach a tender consistency.
  4. Transfer the softened, fragrant mixture into a high-powered blender, introducing vinegar, fresh lime juice, marjoram, and ground cumin to enhance the sauce’s complex flavor profile.
  5. Pulse and blend the ingredients until achieving a completely smooth, vibrant liquid texture, taking moments to taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt or sugar as desired.
  6. Carefully decant the finished hot sauce into sterilized glass bottles or mason jars, allowing the condiment to cool completely before sealing and refrigerating to preserve its robust, tropical-spicy character.

Notes

  • Remove habanero seeds to control heat level, perfect for those with sensitive taste buds.
  • Simmer ingredients gently to develop deep, harmonious flavor without burning delicate components.
  • Experiment with different vinegars like apple cider or white wine for unique flavor profiles.
  • Refrigerate sauce for up to 2 weeks, allowing flavors to meld and intensify over time.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
  • Method: Simmering
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 8
  • Calories: 16
  • Sugar: 0.25 g
  • Sodium: 156 mg
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3.5 g
  • Fiber: 0.5 g
  • Protein: 0.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg