mexican recipes

Habanero Pepper Sauce


habanero

2 cup cups
12 habanero chiles, stems removed, cho
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup distilled vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice

Saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. Add the carrots with a small amount of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the carrots are soft. Place the mixture and the chiles in a blender, and puree the mixture until smooth. Combine the puree with the vinegar and lime juice and simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors. Strain the mixture into sterilized bottles and seal. The Whole Chili Pepper From the collection of Jim Vorheis