Description
This Spicy Shut Yo Mouth Sauce is a vibrant blend of fiery and sweet flavors that adds an exciting kick to any dish.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 large White Onion, finely chopped
6 cloves Garlic, minced
2 large Red Bell Peppers, deseeded and chopped
4–6 Habanero Peppers, deseeded and finely chopped
2–4 Scotch Bonnet Peppers, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
1 (28-ounce) can Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup Light Brown Sugar, packed
2 tablespoons Tomato Paste
1 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground Cumi
1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper (optional)
1 teaspoon Sea Salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, chopped (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Wash all your fresh produce thoroughly. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and deseed and chop the red bell peppers. Wear gloves when handling habanero and Scotch bonnet peppers, then finely chop
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5-7 minutes
- Build the Flavor Base: Add garlic, red bell peppers, habanero peppers, and optional Scotch bonnet peppers. Cook for another 5-8 minutes
- Introduce Tomatoes and Spices: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, vinegar, brown sugar, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt, and black pepper. Mix well
- Simmer and Develop: Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 30-45 minutes, stirring occasionally
- Blend to Perfection: Remove from heat and blend sauce to desired consistency
- Final Adjustments: Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, then stir in fresh cilantro if desired
- Cool and Store: Allow to cool completely before transferring to jars. Store in the fridge or freeze for longer storage
Notes
Always wear gloves when handling hot peppers.
Let the sauce simmer longer for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 35 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 1.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg