Description
Spice up your meals with Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce! This sweet and fiery condiment blends the tropical flavor of fresh pineapple with the heat of habanero peppers, making it perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a marinade.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped
- 5–6 habanero peppers, stems removed (adjust for heat preference)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Pineapple: Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into small chunks.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Add Habaneros: Stir in habanero peppers and sauté for 2–3 minutes. Ensure proper ventilation.
- Blend: In a blender, combine sautéed ingredients, pineapple, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sauce is too thick, add more vinegar or water. Blend again.
- Simmer: Return the sauce to the pan. Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Taste and Adjust: Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Cool and Store: Cool the sauce completely and store it in sterilized bottles or jars. Refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Adjust the number of habaneros based on your spice tolerance.
- Sautéing enhances flavor but is optional for a fresher taste.
- For a vegan version, replace honey with agave nectar or omit it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending and Simmering
- Cuisine: Fusion
