I found the coolest recipe/idea in Bon Appetit for all those fresh chiles
so many of us have this time of year.
It's actually fun to make, really easy, and helps preserve the
fruity and floral notes in just picked peppers.
I used a combination of several different types, like jalapeno, cayenne, fresno and
even a couple of sweet banana peppers. I didn't seed the cayenne but since this was
my first attempt at this, I did seed a couple of the fresno. I think my sauce turned out fairly
mild for a hot sauce. It has heat but not overly so, which I like. Next time I may go a little hotter.
The article stated that if you want to tame the heat of the really hot ones, like
cumari and habanero, to pair them with milder peppers, such as poblanos,
Anaheims, or even sweet bell peppers.
You can dab it on grilled ribs, toss with wings or add to any sauce you want that added extra punch. You could also put it in a cool bottle and give it as a gift.
Linked with Sunflower Supper Club: Weekend Potluck and Rattlebridge Farm: Foodie Friday.
Linked with Sunflower Supper Club: Weekend Potluck and Rattlebridge Farm: Foodie Friday.
Master Hot Sauce
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
1 pound stemmed fresh chiles (such as jalapeño,
serrano, Fresno, or habanero; use one variety or mix and match)
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 1/2 cups distilled white vinegar
Pulse chiles and kosher salt in a food processor until a
coarse purée forms. Transfer to a 1-qt. glass jar, loosely screw on lid, and
let stand at room temperature for 12 hours to ferment slightly.
Stir in vinegar and loosely screw on lid. Let chile
mixture stand at room temperature for at least 1 day and up to 7 days. (Taste
it daily; the longer it sits, the deeper the flavor becomes.)
Purée mixture in a food processor or blender until
smooth, about 1 minute. Place a fine-mesh sieve inside a funnel. Strain mixture
through sieve into a clean glass bottle. (Hot sauce will become thinner and may
separate after you strain it; shake vigorously before each use.)
Looks cool!!! Sounds not so difficult to make either.
ReplyDeleteIt's not hard at all. I think I'm going to drizzle it on fish tacos tonight or maybe mix it with the slaw. Sounds good to me!
DeleteI LOVE hot sauce and this looks fabulous! I've never tried making my own hot sauce before. I'm definitely giving this a try. Thanks so much for linking to the Weekend Potluck, we really appreciate it! Have a terrific weekend!
ReplyDelete~Kim
Thanks Kim, you too!
DeleteI can't wait to get to the farmer's market to get some peppers tomorrow! We love hot sauce and to be able to make it to our taste will be great. Thanks for posting this!!
ReplyDeleteYour welcome and thanks for stopping by.
DeleteDefinitely gonna have to try this one :) We love hot sauce!
ReplyDeleteStopping by from Weekend Potluck!
Thanks for stopping by Sarah!
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ReplyDeleteNice article keep on writing. Thank you, wonderful job!
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