YIELD: ~1 1/2 CUPS

Easy Homemade Hot Sauce

Homemade hot sauce is cheap and easy, and the
results are fresh tasting and mouthwatering. It's way
better than store bought versions! This recipe can be
adjusted if you have more or less peppers. If you
have a scale keep around 2-3% of salt by weight,
otherwise weigh your peppers when you buy them
and adjust the salt based on the amount you have.

Wear gloves when handling the hot peppers.

PREP TIME FERMENTING TIME

10 minutes 8 days

TOTAL TIME
8 days 10 minutes

Ingredients
226g (8oz) chili peppers, tops removed and coarsely chopped
2-3 garlic cloves, peeled
6g (1 tsp) coarse kosher salt*
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, white wine vinegar, or rice wine vinegar

Instructions
1. Add the peppers, garlic cloves, salt, and water in a food processor. Process
until you reach the texture of a chunky salsa.
2. Transfer to a clean glass container and cover with a cheesecloth. Leave on the
counter at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
3. After 1-2 days, stir in the apple cider vinegar. Leave on the counter, covered
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 with a cheesecloth for 5-7 days (if you have time, go the full week!).
4. After 1 week, transfer to a blender and purée until smooth. If it's very thick add
more water (and/or vinegar to taste) to thin. Optional: strain the sauce through
a mesh strainer or cheesecloth lined strainer. Squeeze out all the juice from the
remaining pulp. Straining will make a thinner sauce, so wait to thin the sauce if
you are straining it.
5. Transfer to a clean jar or hot sauce bottle and refrigerate. It will last for several
months.
6. Separation is normal, shake before use.

Notes
*If using finely ground sea salt, decrease amount slightly.

Make the sauce your own! You can sweeten or flavor the hot sauce by adding other
vegetables in the first step (e.g. onion or carrots). Or add a bit of sugar to taste to
the final hot sauce. Or try adding spices like cumin, coriander, or mustard seed to
the final hot sauce.

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