WebThis easy recipe produces a savory, spicy fermented habanero pepper hot sauce using simple ingredients. Perfect for gifting! Low Carb Recipes; Low Cholesterol Recipes; …
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Learn how to make classic Louisiana style hot sauce at home, with fermented chili peppers. It’s so easy. First, ferment the chili peppers. Chop the peppers then pack them into a jar, leaving at least 1 inch of head space. The peppers may rise a bit when fermenting. Next, mix 1 quart unchlorinated water with 3 tablespoons sea salt.
Alternatively, you can strain out the fermented peppers and discard the brine, then boil the peppers with 1 cup vinegar and 1/2-1 teaspoon salt. Some people prefer to use the brine. Cool slightly then add to a food processor and process until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove the solids. Pour into hot sauce bottles and enjoy.
In making fermented hot sauce, additional ingredients are added during the first stage of fermentation. You can include vegetables and aromatics such as carrots, beets, garlic, and onions, and sweet fruits like berries. In many cases, these additives are used to counterbalance the sauce’s heat and flavor.
All that is needed to make a basic hot sauce is a small amount of brine mixed with fermented peppers (and anything else you might have added to the mix at the beginning). Depending on the amount of brine and the degree of blending, these sauces can have a range of textures, from coarse and runny to smooth and thick.