Homemade Texas Pete Clone Hot Sauce

25 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add four cups of vinegar to a stainless steel pot.
  2. 2Add four cups of vinegar to a stainless steel pot.
  3. 3Add four cups of vinegar to a stainless steel pot.
  4. 4Add 40 cayenne peppers, with their tops cut off (wearing gloves).
  5. 5Add 40 cayenne peppers, with their tops cut off (wearing gloves).
  6. 6Add 40 cayenne peppers, with their tops cut off (wearing gloves).
  7. 7Add 20 cloves of garlic.
  8. 8Add 20 cloves of garlic.
  9. 9Add 20 cloves of garlic.
  10. 10Add two tablespoons of lime juice.
  11. 11Add two tablespoons of lime juice.
  12. 12Add two tablespoons of lime juice.
  13. 13Add two bay leaves.
  14. 14Add two bay leaves.
  15. 15Add two bay leaves.
  16. 16Add two teaspoons of salt.
  17. 17Add two teaspoons of salt.
  18. 18Add two teaspoons of salt.
  19. 19Add two teaspoons of paprika.
  20. 20Add two teaspoons of paprika.
  21. 21Add two teaspoons of paprika.
  22. 22Bring the mixture to a boil.
  23. 23Bring the mixture to a boil.
  24. 24Bring the mixture to a boil.
  25. 25Stir the mixture while it's coming to a boil to mix in the salt and paprika.
  26. 26Stir the mixture while it's coming to a boil to mix in the salt and paprika.
  27. 27Stir the mixture while it's coming to a boil to mix in the salt and paprika.
  28. 28Once boiling, turn the heat down and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  29. 29Once boiling, turn the heat down and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  30. 30Once boiling, turn the heat down and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
  31. 31After simmering, remove the bay leaves and transfer the mixture to a blender.
  32. 32After simmering, remove the bay leaves and transfer the mixture to a blender.
  33. 33After simmering, remove the bay leaves and transfer the mixture to a blender.
  34. 34Blend until the mixture is smooth.
  35. 35Blend until the mixture is smooth.
  36. 36Blend until the mixture is smooth.
  37. 37Pour the blended mixture through a sieve.
  38. 38Pour the blended mixture through a sieve.
  39. 39Pour the blended mixture through a sieve.
  40. 40Ladle the hot sauce into jars.
  41. 41Ladle the hot sauce into jars.
  42. 42Ladle the hot sauce into jars.
  43. 43For canning, use a regular hot bath method for five minutes.
  44. 44For canning, use a regular hot bath method for five minutes.
  45. 45For canning, use a regular hot bath method for five minutes.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups White Vinegar
  • 4 cups White Vinegar
  • 4 cups White Vinegar
  • 40 Cayenne Peppers
  • 40 Cayenne Peppers
  • 40 Cayenne Peppers
  • 20 Garlic cloves
  • 20 Garlic cloves
  • 20 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika

Equipment

stainless steel potglovesblendersievejars

Tips

  • Be really careful when cutting the tops off cayenne peppers; wear gloves.
  • When blending, ensure bay leaves are removed.
  • For a less watery hot sauce, simmer uncovered before blending or simmer longer after blending.
  • To preserve, use a regular hot bath method of canning for 5 minutes.