Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this fiery Habanero Hot Sauce recipe! Perfect for adding a kick to any dish, this recipe is easily customizable to your spice preference. Use 8 habaneros for mild heat, or go all-in with 12 for an extreme heat experience (that's what our family does!). Made with sweet peaches and smoky molasses, this sauce is surprisingly complex and addictive. A little goes a long way – just a few dashes are all you need! **Important:** Wear gloves when handling habaneros. This recipe uses canned peaches for optimal results; fresh peaches will alter the consistency.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 900 mins
Calories 20.2 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Habanero Hot Sauce 12

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Habanero Hot Sauce

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How to Make Habanero Hot Sauce

  1. Wash and finely chop 8-12 habanero peppers (wear gloves!).
  2. In a food processor or blender, combine the chopped habaneros, 2 cups of canned peaches (including syrup), 1/2 cup molasses, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, and 1/2 cup white vinegar.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat), and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Blend until completely smooth.
  5. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon liquid smoke (optional, to taste). Add more to your preference.
  6. Pour the hot sauce into sterilized glass jars, leaving about 1/2 inch headspace.
  7. Seal the jars tightly.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 3 days to allow the flavors to meld before using.
  9. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 weeks.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

6 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

0g

Carbs

1g