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Ghost Pepper Sauce

A spicy and fruity hot sauce that adds intense heat to any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Condiment
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ghost peppers stems removed
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor
  • Glass jar for storage
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients. Wear gloves when handling ghost peppers.
  2. Finely chop the onions and mince the garlic.
  3. Add the ghost peppers, vinegar, chopped onions, minced garlic, sugar, and salt to the blender.
  4. Blend on high speed until the mixture is smooth.
  5. Pour the blended sauce into a saucepan and simmer over low heat for about 5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and allow the sauce to cool.
  7. Transfer the cooled sauce into a glass jar and seal tightly.
  8. Enjoy by drizzling the sauce over your favorite dishes or using it as a marinade.

Notes

Let the sauce sit for a day in the fridge to improve the flavor. Always taste a small amount first to gauge the heat level.