Pepper Joe's Hot Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with Pepper Joe's ridiculously easy hot sauce! Customize the heat to your liking using your garden's bounty of chili peppers. This versatile sauce elevates everything from eggs to tacos. Made with simple ingredients and ready in under an hour, it'll keep for weeks in the fridge. Get ready for flavor explosions!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 978.7 kcal
Protein 56g
Rating 4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Pepper Joe's Hot Sauce

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How to Make Pepper Joe's Hot Sauce

  1. Blanch 1 pound of chili peppers in boiling water for 1 minute. Immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process. Drain well.
  2. In a medium saucepan, boil 1 medium onion, 4 cloves garlic, and 1 medium sweet potato (peeled and chopped) until fork-tender (about 15-20 minutes).
  3. Add the boiled onion, garlic, and sweet potato to a food processor or blender along with the blanched chili peppers, 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup water, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (adjust to taste).
  4. Pulse to roughly chop the ingredients, then puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more salt, pepper, or a touch of sugar if desired.
  5. Pour the hot sauce into sterilized jars, leaving about 1/2 inch of headspace. Seal tightly with lids and refrigerate for at least 24 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Store in the refrigerator for up to several weeks.
  6. Enjoy the fiery deliciousness on everything!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

104 g

Sugar

300g

Fat

21g

Carbs

55g