Homemade Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce
Sweet, spicy, and tangy, this Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe blends fresh pineapple, habanero peppers, garlic, and vinegar into a bold, flavorful condiment—ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- 2 cups of diced pineapple
- 6-8 habanero peppers (seeds removed), chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 cup of white vinegar
- 1/4 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1
Prep Your Ingredients: Start by chopping up the pineapple, habanero peppers, garlic, and onion. Pro tip: Wear gloves when handling those habaneros to avoid any unpleasant surprises
- 2
Get Cooking: Throw all your chopped goodies into a saucepan over medium heat. Add in the vinegar, water, lime juice, and honey. Let everything simmer away
- 3
Let It Simmer: Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Give it a stir every now and then until the pineapple softens up and all those flavors mingle together beautifully
- 4
Blend Away: Once everything is nice and soft, take it off the heat and let it cool for a bit. Then, pop it all into a blender or food processor and blitz until smooth. If it's too thick for your liking, just add a splash of water to thin it out
- 5
Optional Strain: If you want a super smooth sauce, strain it through a sieve to remove any pulp or seeds
- 6
Season To Taste: Give your hot sauce a taste and add salt if needed. Everyone's palate is different, so adjust it to your liking
- 7
Store It: Transfer your homemade hot sauce to a clean jar or bottle with a tight lid. Pop it in the fridge, and it'll stay good for up to two weeks.