Ingredients with Measurements:
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons scorpion pepper hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Special equipment needed: None
Step-by-step instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, combine all ingredients and whisk until well combined.
2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to your desired consistency.
4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
5. Transfer the sauce to a jar or bottle and store it in the refrigerator until ready to use.
5 minutes preparation time, 15 minutes cooking time
5. Temperature: Medium heat
Serving size: Makes about 2 cups of sauce
Nutritional information:
- Calories: 50 per 2 tablespoon serving
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Sugar: 12g
Substitutions for ingredients:
- You can use any hot sauce you prefer instead of scorpion pepper hot sauce.
- You can use white vinegar instead of apple cider vinegar.
- You can use regular paprika instead of smoked paprika.
Variations:
- For a milder sauce, use less hot sauce or omit it altogether.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer it for longer.
- For a smokier flavor, add more smoked paprika.
Tips and tricks:
- Be careful when handling hot peppers and hot sauce, as they can be very spicy and irritate your skin and eyes.
- Taste the sauce as you go and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
- This sauce can be used as a dipping sauce, marinade, or glaze for meats, vegetables, and seafood.
Storage instructions: Store the sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Reheating instructions: Reheat the sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until warmed through.
Presentation ideas: Serve the sauce in a small bowl or ramekin alongside your favorite dish.
Garnishes: None
Pairings: This sauce pairs well with grilled or roasted meats, vegetables, and seafood.
Suggested side dishes: Serve this sauce with a side of rice, potatoes, or a salad.
Troubleshooting advice: If the sauce is too thick, add a little water or vinegar to thin it out. If it's too thin, simmer it for longer to thicken it up.
Food safety advice: Always wash your hands and utensils thoroughly after handling hot peppers and hot sauce.
Food history: Scorpion peppers are one of the hottest peppers in the world, with a heat rating of up to 2 million Scoville units. They are native to Trinidad and Tobago and are often used in Caribbean cuisine.
Flavor profiles: This sauce is sweet, spicy, tangy, and smoky.
Serving suggestions: Serve this sauce as a dipping sauce for chicken wings, as a marinade for grilled shrimp, or as a glaze for roasted pork.
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