Description
This easy fermented hot sauce recipe is a flavorful and spicy condiment that you can easily make at home. Fermented for optimal taste, this homemade hot sauce is perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
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Fermented Hot Sauce:
- 1 pound fresh hot peppers (such as jalapeños, habaneros, or a mix), stems removed and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
- 2 cups non-chlorinated water
- 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 small onion, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar (for blending after fermentation)
Instructions
- Prepare the Peppers: Place the chopped peppers, garlic, and onion (if using) in a clean glass jar.
- Make the Brine: In a bowl, combine the water, salt, and sugar to make a brine. Pour the brine over the peppers.
- Ferment the Peppers: Weigh the peppers down with a fermentation weight, cover the jar, and let it ferment at room temperature for 5 to 7 days.
- Blend the Sauce: After fermentation, transfer the peppers to a blender, add vinegar, and blend until smooth. Strain if desired.
- Store the Sauce: Pour the sauce into a bottle and refrigerate. Enjoy!
Notes
- Use gloves when handling hot peppers to avoid skin irritation.
- Adjust the type of peppers to control heat level.
- You can add spices like cumin or herbs for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
