Habanero Hot Sauce

By jkenb

Making homemade hot sauce is fun, albeit somewhat dangerous. You'll feel the burn for days if you get fresh habanero under your fingernails. (Wearing gloves is a good idea) Don't breathe too deeply over the stove, either. The combination of hot vinegar and habaneros is darn near lethal. I suggest you ask your loved ones to leave the house while you make it.

Ingredients

• 5 to 10 habanero peppers
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup grated carrots
• 1/3 cup onion chopped
• 2 cloves garlic,
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons water

Preparation

Step 1

Place the carrots, onions, garlic and water in a small sauce pan. Cook over medium heat until soft, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Transfer the hot mixture to a blender, add the chiles ad puree. Return the fortified mixture to the sauce pan. Add vinegar, lime juice and salt. Simmer 10 to 15 minutes. Use a funnel to pour the sauce into sterilized bottles. Refrigerate.