WHAT IS THE HOTTEST HOT SAUCE YOU CAN BUY RECIPES

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. 

Steps:

• Wipe off any dusty crevasses on the dried chilis.  De-stem and de-seed the chilis, but don't worry about getting rid of every last seed.  
• Roast the chili pieces for 1-2 minutes in a 400F oven.  Add them to a bowl and cover them with hot tap water.  Let the chilis reconstitute for 20-30 minutes.  If they float to the surface you can use a small bowl or plate to keep them submerged.
• Roast 7-8 plum tomatoes in a 400F oven for 20-30 minutes.
• Roughly chop 3 onions and peel 8 garlic cloves.   Add a dollop of oil to a skillet on medium heat and saute the onions and whole garlic cloves until lightly browned. 
• You'll probably have to combine the ingredients in two batches.  Add half of the tomatoes, chilis, onion mixture, and stock to a blender and combine well.  Strain the sauce through a fine mesh sieve and discard the leftover skin and seed remnants.  You might have to use the back of a spoon to push the sauce through the strainer.  
• Add a dollop of oil to a saucepan on medium heat.  Add the enchilada sauce along with 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano, 1 teaspoon cumin, 2 teaspoons salt, and some freshly cracked black pepper.  Simmer for 30-45 minutes or until it has reduced down to a velvety consistency.  Take a final taste for seasoning. 
• Let the sauce cool and then portion it into 2-cup portions (or larger if you want to, you'll have about 10-12 cups total).  I typically keep a portion in the fridge and the rest in the freezer.  Mason jars and Ziplocs are both good options for storing in the freezer. 
• If you want to make a batch of chicken enchiladas, please see our Ancho Chicken Enchiladas post for details.