Sweet and Hot Sauce Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 1 hour
🕒 Prep Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 10 pints
Description:
Inspired by my girlfriend’s ingenious idea, this Sweet and Hot Sauce evolves in flavor from sweet to spicy as the jars age. You have the flexibility to adjust the heat level to your preference, making it a versatile addition to your pantry. This sauce is perfect for adding a kick to your favorite dishes while maintaining a balance of flavors.
Ingredients:
- 4 cups pickle mix
- 1/3 cup garlic cloves
- 2 onions
- 4 bell peppers
- 7 cups sugar
- 4 cups vinegar
- 8-9 tomatoes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 683
- Fat: 0.8g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 24.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 168.8g
- Fiber: 5.7g
- Sugar: 155.1g
- Protein: 5.8g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Clean and cut the caps off of the hot peppers. |
| 2 | Place the hot peppers into a blender and puree them until smooth. |
| 3 | Transfer the pureed hot peppers into a large pot. |
| 4 | Puree the onions and garlic in the blender until smooth, then add them to the pot with the hot peppers. |
| 5 | Puree the bell peppers and add them to the pot. |
| 6 | Lastly, puree the tomatoes to clean out the blender, and pour them into the pot. |
| 7 | Add the sugar, vinegar, and pickle mix to the pot, and heat the mixture to a boil. |
| 8 | Cook the sauce until it reaches your desired thickness. |
| 9 | Once cooked, carefully transfer the sauce into sterilized jars and seal them properly. |
Tips:
- Adjust the quantity of hot peppers according to your desired level of spiciness.
- Store the sealed jars in a cool, dark place to allow the flavors to develop over time.
- This sauce makes a great homemade gift for friends and family who enjoy spicy condiments.
- Experiment with different types of peppers for unique flavor profiles.
By following this recipe, you’ll create a delicious Sweet and Hot Sauce that adds a flavorful punch to your meals. Enjoy the sweet heat with every jar you open! 🌶️🔥
