Bring on the Heat!

I love trying different hot sauces.  We always have sriracha on hand, but I've been wanting something with a different flavor.  Not just heat, but flavor.  We came across this sauce years ago, but it cost too much to order.  So I attempted to make my own.  I love the flavor, and the heat.  But be careful, once you start eating this, you'll keep wanting more :)

Habanero Hot Sauce

adapted from simplecomfortfood

2 medium size tomatoes (quartered)

1 large carrot (cut into 1/4 inch rounds)

1 medium onion, sliced

3 cloves of garlic, smashed

olive oil

8 habanero peppers, stemmed (I used about 10 small)

2 tsp salt

1 TB turmeric powder

1/2 cup fresh cilantro

3/4 cup cider vinegar

1 TB sugar

*Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

*Combine the tomatoes, onions, garlic, and carrot on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.  Roast for about 15 minutes, or until the veggies are soft.

*Place the remaining ingredients in a blender along with the roasted veggies.

*Puree until well blended.  Taste, and add more salt or sugar if needed.  

*Allen and I ate this straight up with tortilla chips.  It has a nice sweetness to it when you first taste it, but then the heat slowly comes on.  Delicious!

Enjoy!

~Amy

*This post is linked to

What's Cooking Wednesday

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