Description
This Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce brings together the sweetness of ripe pineapple and the fiery heat of habanero peppers, creating a perfect balance of flavors. It’s an irresistible blend that adds a fruity, spicy kick to any dish, from tacos to grilled meats. Ready in just 15 minutes, this sauce is as quick to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 habanero peppers
- 1/2 ripe pineapple
- 1/2 onion
- 1 cup water
- 2/3 cup white vinegar
- Juice of 1 lime
- 8 slices of peeled ginger (about 1/2 inch piece)
- 2 tsp sugar
- 1 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp dried marjoram
- 1/8 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- Slice the pineapple, habanero peppers, ginger, and onion. Remove seeds and pith from the habaneros for a milder spice.
- In a pan, simmer the onion, pineapple, habaneros, and ginger with 1 cup of water for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add salt and sugar. Continue simmering until the onions and peppers have softened, about 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender. Add vinegar, lime juice, marjoram, and cumin. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or sugar if needed.
- Pour into hot sauce bottles or a mason jar. Let cool before storing.
Notes
- Heat Control: For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and pith from the habanero peppers. If you love heat, leave them in or add extra peppers!
- Vinegar Options: You can substitute white vinegar with apple cider vinegar for a different flavor profile.
- Storage: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Sauce/Condiment
- Method: Blending and Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10 kcal
- Sugar: 60 mg
- Sodium: 0 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 0.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg