Ingredients
1 pound (about 450 grams) red chili peppers (such as cayenne, tabasco, or red jalapeno), chopped
1 quart (approximately 950 ml) unchlorinated water
3 tablespoons salt
1/2 to 1 cup white wine vinegar, to taste
1 pound (about 450 grams) red chili peppers (such as cayenne, tabasco, or red jalapeno), chopped
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 to 1 cup white wine vinegar, to taste
Instructions
1- Chop the peppers and pack them into a jar, leaving about 1 inch of headspace to allow for expansion.
2- Mix the unchlorinated water and salt to prepare a brine, then pour it over the peppers until they are fully covered.
3- Ensure the peppers stay submerged to avoid spoilage, then seal the jar and place it in a cool, dark spot with temperatures between 55-75°F (13-24°C).
4- Ferment for at least one week, burping the jar daily to release gases as needed.
5- After 1 to 2 weeks, when the brine looks cloudy and acidic, transfer the peppers and brine to a pot.
6- Add the white wine vinegar, bring to a boil, and simmer for 15 minutes.
7- Cool slightly, blend until smooth, strain out solids, and bottle the sauce for storage.
8- Combine the chopped peppers, salt, and white wine vinegar in a pot.
9- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes to soften the peppers.
10- Cool the mixture, blend until smooth, and add water if you need to adjust the consistency.
11- Strain out solids and bottle the sauce right away.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Use unchlorinated water for fermentation as chlorine can inhibit the beneficial bacteria needed for proper fermentation
🔴 Red peppers maintain the classic Louisiana hot sauce color and provide the traditional flavor profile
⏰ Fermentation mellows the heat and deepens flavor complexity, while the fresh version offers sharper, more immediate spiciness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Fermentation Time: 7-14 days
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermentation and Cooking
- Cuisine: Louisiana
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 8
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 61
- Fat: 0
- Saturated Fat: 0
- Unsaturated Fat: 0
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 0
- Cholesterol: 0
