Description
Spicy paradise combines zesty pineapple habanero hot sauce with Caribbean heat. Peppers and tropical fruit dance together, creating a condiment that ignites palates and elevates dishes you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 to 3 habanero peppers
- ½ ripe pineapple
- 2 tsps sugar
- 1 ¼ tsps salt
- ¼ tsp dried marjoram
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
- ½ onion
- 8 slices ginger, peeled (about ½ inch piece)
- 1 cup water (240 ml)
- ⅔ cup white vinegar (160 ml)
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice pineapple, habanero peppers, ginger, and onion into uniform pieces, carefully removing seeds and white membrane from habaneros for reduced heat intensity.
- Simmering: Place pan over medium heat, combining onion, pineapple, habanero peppers, and ginger with minimal water. Cook until vegetables soften and liquid slightly reduces, developing deep flavor concentrations.
- Blending: Transfer warm mixture to blender, incorporating vinegar, lime juice, marjoram, and ground cumin. Pulse until achieving a smooth, silky consistency that captures the sauce’s complex flavor profile.
- Seasoning: Critically evaluate the sauce’s taste, adjusting salt and sugar to balance spiciness, tanginess, and sweetness. Aim for a harmonious flavor that tingles the palate without overwhelming heat.
- Preservation: Carefully pour the finished hot sauce into sterilized glass containers, ensuring airtight sealing to maintain freshness and preserve the vibrant flavor characteristics.
Notes
- Handle Habanero Peppers Safely: Wear gloves and avoid touching eyes or sensitive skin during preparation to prevent intense burning sensation.
- Reduce Spice Level Strategically: Remove seeds and white membranes from habaneros to significantly lower the heat while maintaining complex flavor profile.
- Balance Flavor Carefully: Adjust salt and sugar incrementally to create a harmonious blend of spicy, tangy, and sweet notes without overwhelming any single taste.
- Store Properly for Freshness: Use sterilized glass containers and refrigerate to maintain sauce quality, typically lasting 2-4 weeks when sealed correctly.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 15min
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 109 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg