by Kittee

Created on: November 17, 2007   Last Updated: December 08, 2011

My garden produces tons of hot peppers throughout the summer. When it comes time to put everything to rest, I'm stuck with loads of hot peppers. This year I've decided to try and make my own hot sauce. I'm pleased with the results. Since I've made way too much hot sauce my friends and family will each get a bottle. The recipe I followed was one that I found in a Martha Stewart magazine. I did revise it some to suit my taste. If you like some of your dishes spiced up with hot sauce, and want to get adventurous, try making your own by following the recipe below.

Ingredients;
40 fresh Cayenne chilies, stemmed and halved
2 Habanero peppers, stemmed and halved
12 cloves of garlic
2 tsp sugar
4 tsp salt
8 cups white vinegar

Put all of the ingredients into a non reactive pan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook covered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let cool slightly, then transfer everything to a blender and puree. After you've finished pour the mixture through a fine sieve over a small bowl. Discard the solids. When hot sauce is cooled completely, pour into small bottles, or an air tight container, and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.

This thin sauce, with a strong Cayenne taste, can be used to liven up foods such as pizza, chicken wings, sandwiches, and sauces. For those of you who like a nice spicy kick to your meals, I highly recommend you try this hot sauce recipe. You won't be disappointed.

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