Hot Sauce

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   Prepare the ingredients: Wear gloves to protect your hands from the pepper oils

   • a.Wash the cayenne peppers and remove all the stems. Roughly chop the peppers and garlic cloves. No need to be precise as they will be blended.
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   Step 2

   • a.Simmer the sauce: In a non-reactive saucepan, combine the chopped peppers, garlic, white vinegar, salt, and optional sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers are very soft and tender.
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   Step 3

   • a.Blend the sauce: Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool for about 10 minutes. This prevents pressure from building up in the blender. Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender. Blend on high speed until the sauce is completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
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   Step 4

   • a.Strain and store: For a thinner, more professional-style sauce, place a fine-mesh sieve over a bowl or jar and pour the blended sauce through it. Use a spatula to press the solids and extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp. Pour the finished hot sauce into a sterilized glass bottle or jar with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator. It will last for several months.

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