Habanero Hot Sauce

Name: Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 10 cloves garlic; 1 medium white onion; 20 habanero peppers; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; 1 tbsp onion powder; 1 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tbsp lime juice

This habanero hot sauce combines 20 fresh habanero peppers with garlic, tomato sauce, and vinegar for a vibrant, spicy condiment. It's designed to add serious heat to tacos, eggs, and countless other dishes.

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Total

40 min

Servings

5

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$22–$36

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable oil
10 cloves garlic
1 medium white onion
20 habanero peppers
1 cup tomato sauce
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp onion powder
1 tbsp garlic powder
2 tbsp lime juice

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Instructions

1
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2
Add the peeled garlic cloves, diced white onion, and habanero peppers to the pot.
3
Sauté for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and develop some color.
4
Pour in the tomato sauce and vinegar. Season with salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Stir to combine.
5
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes.
6
Carefully transfer the hot mixture to a blender or food processor.
7
Add the fresh lime juice.
8
Blend on high speed until the sauce is completely smooth.
9
Pour the finished hot sauce into a sterilized mason jar for storage.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Wear nitrile gloves when handling and chopping habaneros to prevent capsaicin oils from irritating your skin and eyes.
Roast habaneros in a dry skillet before blending for deeper, smoky flavor instead of raw heat.
Taste as you blend and adjust salt, vinegar, and onion/garlic powder gradually—you can always add more but cannot remove.
Strain the finished sauce through a fine mesh sieve for a smoother texture, or leave it chunky for rustic style.