Habanero And Poblano Hot Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 1 poblano pepper
• 4 habanero peppers
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup distilled vinegar
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
• 2 teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 1/2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cayenne (red pepper)

Recipe

• 1 roast poblano pepper on grill or in 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until skin begins to char on all sides.
• 2 let poblano cool then peel, seed, and chop into large chunks.
• 3 remove stems from habaneros.
• 4 add all peppers, all dry ingredients, and water to blender or immersion blender and blend well.
• 5 simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes or until reduced by about half.
• 6 let cool and add lime juice.
• 7 add vinegar until desired consistency is reached and stir or re-blend.
• 8 let sit in refrigerator to enhance flavor.