Homemade Texas Pete Clone Hot Sauce
Directions
- 1Add four cups of vinegar to a stainless steel pot.
- 2Add 40 cayenne peppers, with their tops cut off (wearing gloves).
- 3Add 20 cloves of garlic.
- 4Add two tablespoons of lime juice.
- 5Add two bay leaves.
- 6Add two teaspoons of salt.
- 7Add two teaspoons of paprika.
- 8Bring the mixture to a boil.
- 9Stir the mixture while it's coming to a boil to mix in the salt and paprika.
- 10Once boiling, turn the heat down and simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.
- 11After simmering, remove the bay leaves and transfer the mixture to a blender.
- 12Blend until the mixture is smooth.
- 13Pour the blended mixture through a sieve.
- 14Ladle the hot sauce into jars.
- 15For canning, use a regular hot bath method for five minutes.
Ingredients
- 4 cups White Vinegar
- 40 Cayenne Peppers
- 20 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lime Juice
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 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.
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