Description
Learn how to make your own tangy and spicy fermented hot sauce at home with this easy recipe. Customize the heat level and flavors to suit your taste!
Ingredients
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Fermented Hot Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 pound fresh hot peppers (such as jalapeños, serranos, or habaneros)
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled
- 2 tablespoons kosher or sea salt (non-iodized)
- 2 cups filtered water
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional for sweetness)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Wash the peppers, remove stems, and chop. Remove seeds for milder heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Pack peppers, garlic, and onion in a jar. Dissolve salt in water to make a brine. Pour brine over peppers.
- Fermentation: Cover the jar with a lid or cloth and let it ferment for 5-10 days.
- Blend and Strain: Blend the fermented mixture with sugar. Strain for a smoother consistency.
- Store: Transfer to bottles and refrigerate for up to 3 months.
Notes
- Use non-chlorinated water for best results.
- Experiment with different peppers or fruit for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermenting
- Cuisine: Various
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
