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Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce

Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce: Sweet Heat for Every Dish

Discover the vibrant flavors of Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce, your next must-have condiment for spicing up any dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 25
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Pineapple Fresh is best, canned can work.
  • 4 whole Habaneros Adjust for your heat preference.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots can be a milder alternative.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh is ideal, powdered works in a pinch.
  • 1 cup Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar is a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh is preferred, bottled works too.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Optional; swap for agave nectar for vegan.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Use kosher or sea salt to taste.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Blender
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Sterilized bottle or jar

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Pineapple Habanero Hot Sauce
  1. Sauté onions, garlic, and diced habaneros in oil for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Combine chopped pineapple, apple cider vinegar, water, lime juice, and honey in the saucepan.
  3. Let the mixture simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Blend the mixture until smooth, adding water if needed for desired consistency.
  5. Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother texture, if preferred.
  6. Cool the sauce completely before transferring it to a sterilized bottle for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and taste as you go to adjust flavors to your liking.

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