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Honey Habanero Hot Sauce

Servings 2 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 red bell peppers deseeded and quartered
  • 5 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 3 fresh habanero peppers deseeded, halved (see tip)
  • 3/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup grated carrot
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup white vinegar
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 2 Tbsp honey

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 F.
  • With the back of a heavy knife, smash garlic cloves. In small bowl, combine with red bell pepper pieces and toss in 2 Tbsp olive oil.
  • In baking dish, roast red peppers in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, turning them once. Tip habaneros into pan or use tongs. Roast for a further 10 to 15 minutes, or until edges of habaneros are brown and garlic is just golden brown.
  • While habaneros are roasting, in medium saucepan, sauté onion and carrot on stovetop in 2 Tbsp olive oil until soft, about 7 minutes. Add salt, vinegar, water, and orange juice to carrot-onion mixture and tip in roasted peppers and garlic. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool for approximately 20 minutes.
  • When cool, blend in food processor or blender until smooth. Add honey and 1 Tbsp olive oil to help give sauce a glossy texture. Store in covered jar in the refrigerator and serve cold, or warm it gently before serving over potatoes.

Notes

Per 1 Tbsp serving: 58 calories; 0 g protein; 5 g total fat (1 g sat. fat); 5 g total carbohydrates (4 g sugars, 0 g fiber); 85 mg sodium