Savor the Flavor: A Unique Hot Sauce Recipe
Are you tired of the same old hot sauce recipes? Look no further! This innovative recipe gets its heat from hot paprika and cayenne pepper, rather than traditional chile peppers. The result is a tangy, smoky sauce that’s perfect for grilled meats or as a dip.
The Magic Ingredients
This recipe combines boiled carrots, roasted red peppers, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, smoked and hot paprika, and cayenne pepper to create a truly unique flavor profile. The carrots add a subtle sweetness, while the roasted red peppers provide a deep, rich flavor.
Let’s Get Started!
To make this hot sauce, start by boiling diced carrots until they’re fork-tender. Then, transfer them to a blender along with the remaining ingredients. Blend for 30 seconds, stop to scrape down the sides, and continue blending until the mixture is very smooth.
Aging to Perfection
Transfer the hot sauce to a container with a tightfitting lid and refrigerate for at least 24 hours before serving. The flavors will continue to meld over the next 2-3 days, resulting in a rich, complex taste experience. Store the hot sauce in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
Tips and Variations
Try serving this hot sauce over grilled steak or stir it into hummus for a tasty dip. You can also experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique flavor variations. For example, add some garlic for an extra kick or try using different types of peppers for varying levels of heat.
Recipe Details
Yields: About 1 1/2 cups
Difficulty: Easy
Total Time: 20 minutes, plus 24 hours aging time
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup medium-dice carrots
- 4 ounces roasted red peppers (from about 1 large bell pepper)
- 6 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 3 medium lemons)
- 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon hot paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
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