Smoked Habanero Sauce
A spicy and flavorful sauce made from fresh habanero peppers and smoked paprika, perfect for enhancing your meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces fresh habanero peppers (stemmed and chopped)
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in the chopped habanero peppers and cook for a few minutes.
- Add the apple cider vinegar, lime juice, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove from heat and let the sauce cool.
- Blend the mixture until smooth. You can strain it if you want a smoother texture.
- Store the sauce in a bottle or jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling habanero peppers to avoid burning your skin. Taste the sauce before blending; you can adjust the seasonings if desired. For a milder sauce, use fewer habanero peppers or add more vinegar and lime juice.