[CH] Non-vinegar sauce recipe
Jonathan T. Smillie (jsmillie@protix.com)
Fri, 30 Jan 1998 16:58:14 -0600
OK, OK, I know this is about a month late, but...
Somebody on the list (several somebodies) were asking not too
long ago about hot sauces they could make/buy that didn't have
a lot of vinegar in them. I was reminded just yesterday of a sauce
made by a local rib joint, which they don't bottle or sell but for which
I managed to get the recipe from the owner. It's very simple and
extremely good. Apologies in advance for the lack of measurements-
I got this word of mouth.
"Big Mama's Habanero Hot Sauce"
NOTE: No quantities were given for any of the items in this
recipe- it's up to you to find a balance you like.
Habanero peppers
Garlic
Tequila
Orange juice
Salt
Chop the first and second ingredients as coarsely or finely as you like.
Combine in a large saucepan or stewpot with the liquid ingredients.
Bring to a boil (to de-alcoholize the tequila), reduce heat and simmer,
adding salt and tasting, until desired consistency is achieved. Bottle
if you so desire- when I had it, they'd just poured it into big plastic
"ketchup-and-mustard" type dispensers which were kept in the
fridge.
It's great stuff!
NOTE: if necessary, this recipe could be "cooled down" by the addition
of carrots, onions or other chopped veggies to absorb some of the
heat, as Melinda's and other sauces do. Peppers other than habaneros
could also be substituted...
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