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A bottle of Carolina Reaper hot sauce, along with a fresh Carolina pepper on the side.
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5 from 7 votes

Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce

Carolina Reaper peppers are the hottest peppers in the world, and they make an excellent hot sauce. If you’re looking to add some serious spice to your dishes, this is the sauce for you.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 133kcal
Author: Elle John

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce Carolina Reaper peppers around 25 pods
  • ¼ cup distilled white vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled and minced - medium size garlic

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut the Carolina Reaper peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and ribs.
  • Place the pepper halves on a baking sheet and roast for about 15 minutes, or until they are slightly charred.
  • Remove the peppers from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
  • Place the roasted peppers, garlic, vinegar, salt, and sugar in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Pour the pepper sauce into a clean glass jar and store it in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

Use it sparingly at first, you can always add more if you can handle the heat

Nutrition

Calories: 133kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2337mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg