HABANERO PEPPER HOT RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the habanero peppers and garlic on the baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and toss with tongs to coat. NOTE: Do not touch the peppers with your bare hands.
• Roast for 10 minutes, until the edges of the peppers are brown.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to a large pot over high heat. Add the carrot, onion, and salt. Cook for 4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and glossy.
• Add the water, lime juice, white vinegar, and the roasted peppers and stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and let cool.
• Pour the vegetable mixture into a blender and puree until smooth.
• Using a funnel, pour the sauce into a bottle or jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Give the habaneros a good rinse and de-stem them.  Out of habit, I usually scrape out the seeds and pith of habaneros but you can consider this optional.  Use caution (or gloves) when handling habanero peppers. 
• Saute a roughly chopped onion and 2 whole, peeled garlic cloves in a dollop of oil.  It's best to use a non-reactive pan for this recipe with stainless steel being a good option.
• Once the onion has softened (5-8  minutes) add the six habanero peppers, 3/4 cup peach, 1/4 cup pineapple, 1" piece of peeled ginger, 3/4 cup white vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon salt.  Let the mixture simmer for 5-10 minutes or until everything is at a uniform temp. 
• Add mixture to a blender or food processor and combine well. 
• Take a taste.  It will be plenty hot so consider yourself warned!  You can add dashes of agave or honey to sweeten it up and temper the heat if you want. 
• Serve immediately or store in hot sauce bottles in the fridge where it will keep for at least a month.