Pete's Hot Sauce

Ingredients

• 3.5 ounces chopped hot peppers like habaneros or other peppers you like; peppers seeds/innards included

• 3 ounces chopped carrot

• 1 ounce chopped garlic

• .5 ounce chopped shallot or onion (I may try doubling this next batch)

• 1 cup distilled white vinegar

• 1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon sugar

• Modifications to try

• Add 2 teaspoons of lime juice if using habaneros

• Use honey or agave instead of sugar

• Maybe even cilantro with habaneros and lime

Instructions

1. Add all of the ingredients to a small pot and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, or until all of the ingredients are softened.

3. Transfer to a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.

4. Taste and adjust for salt and spices. For a thinner consistency, add water 1 tablespoon at a time and process to your desired thickness.

5. Bottle and serve.

Notes

Makes about 1 cup hot sauce. We use this as enchillada sauce!