Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup Crystal hot sauce
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Special equipment needed:
- Blender or food processor
- Glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a blender or food processor, combine the Crystal hot sauce, chipotle peppers, garlic, honey, lime juice, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
2. Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed.
3. Transfer the hot sauce to a glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid.
4. Store the hot sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Time:
Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 0 minutes
Temperature:
- None
Serving size:
- Makes approximately 1 cup of hot sauce
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 10
- Total Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 480mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 2g
- Dietary Fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 2g
- Protein: 0g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- If you can't find Crystal hot sauce, you can use any other hot sauce of your choice.
- If you don't have chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, you can use 1 teaspoon of chipotle powder instead.
- If you don't have smoked paprika, you can use regular paprika.
Variations:
- For a milder hot sauce, use only 1 chipotle pepper instead of 2.
- For a sweeter hot sauce, add more honey.
- For a tangier hot sauce, add more lime juice.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful when handling the chipotle peppers, as they can be very spicy.
- Use gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after handling the peppers.
- If the hot sauce is too thick, you can add a little bit of water to thin it out.
Storage instructions:
- Store the hot sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
Reheating instructions:
- None
Presentation ideas:
- Serve the hot sauce in a small bowl or ramekin alongside your favorite dishes.
Garnishes:
- None
Pairings:
- This hot sauce pairs well with tacos, burritos, grilled meats, and vegetables.
Suggested side dishes:
- Serve this hot sauce alongside rice, beans, or a salad.
Troubleshooting advice:
- If the hot sauce is too spicy, you can add more honey or lime juice to balance out the heat.
Food safety advice:
- Be sure to wash your hands and all utensils thoroughly before and after handling raw ingredients.
Food history:
- Crystal hot sauce is a Louisiana-style hot sauce that has been around since 1923.
Flavor profiles:
- This hot sauce is spicy, smoky, and slightly sweet.
Serving suggestions:
- Serve this hot sauce alongside your favorite dishes for an extra kick of flavor.
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Region: Mexican