Description
This Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce recipe combines the sweetness of fresh pineapple with the heat of habanero peppers to create a versatile condiment that adds a tropical kick to any dish. Perfect for those who enjoy a balance of sweet and spicy flavors.
Ingredients
Fresh Pineapple:
2 cups diced
Habanero Peppers:
3–4 stemmed, seeds removed
White Onion:
½ cup chopped
Garlic Cloves:
2
Apple Cider Vinegar:
¼ cup
Lime Juice:
2 tablespoons
Honey:
1 tablespoon
Salt:
½ teaspoon
Ground Cumin:
¼ teaspoon
Water:
¼ cup, more as needed
Instructions
- Cooking the Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine pineapple, habanero peppers, onion, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, honey, salt, cumin, and water. Simmer over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until soft.
- Blending: Let the mixture cool, then blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with water, taste, and season as desired.
- Storing: Transfer to sterilized bottles, refrigerate, and enjoy with your favorite dishes.
Notes
- Use gloves when handling habaneros to avoid skin irritation.
- For a smokier flavor, consider roasting the peppers and pineapple before cooking.
- This hot sauce pairs well with grilled meats, tacos, eggs, or as a fiery dip.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
