Spicy Fermented Hot Sauce
This spicy fermented hot sauce is the perfect way to add a kick to your favorite dishes. Made with a blend of chili peppers, apple cider vinegar, and spices, this hot sauce has a complex flavor that will leave your taste buds tingling. Best of all, it's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
The history of hot sauce is a long and winding one, dating back to the ancient Mayans and Aztecs. These civilizations used chili peppers to add flavor and heat to their food, and they also believed that chili peppers had medicinal properties. Hot sauce was introduced to Europe by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century, and it quickly became a popular condiment. Today, hot sauce is enjoyed all over the world, and there are many different varieties to choose from. This recipe for spicy fermented hot sauce is a modern take on a classic condiment. It's made with a blend of chili peppers, apple cider vinegar, and spices, and it has a complex flavor that will leave your taste buds tingling.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 pound of chili peppers
  • 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 1 clove of garlic
  • 1/2 of an onion
  • 1 teaspoon of oregano
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
Instructions
  1. Remove the stems from the chili peppers and chop them into small pieces.
  2. Combine the chili peppers, apple cider vinegar, water, salt, garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin in a blender and blend until smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture into a glass jar and cover it with a cheesecloth.
  4. Secure the cheesecloth with a rubber band and place the jar in a warm, dark place.
  5. Allow the mixture to ferment for 2-4 weeks, stirring occasionally.
  6. Once the hot sauce has fermented, strain it into a clean glass jar.
  7. Store the hot sauce in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.
Why It Works
  • The chili peppers provide the heat, while the apple cider vinegar adds a tangy flavor. The spices, including garlic, onion, oregano, and cumin, add depth and complexity to the flavor.
  • Fermenting the hot sauce allows the flavors to develop and mellow, resulting in a more complex and nuanced flavor.
  • The hot sauce can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months, making it a versatile condiment that can be used to add a kick to any dish.