earlier this week...my daughter sent me an email that contained a hot sauce recipe from the etsy blog. i immediately replied that i would be making it. that day. well...it's been a hectic week...but i made it today. and let me tell you. it is GOOD!!! it's so good...i may never buy hot sauce again!
ingredients...
2.5 ounces of dried New Mexico chilies
4-6 chili de arbol (depending on desired spiciness)
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup apple cider or white distilled vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon aged sherry
4-6 chili de arbol (depending on desired spiciness)
4 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons salt
1 cup apple cider or white distilled vinegar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon aged sherry
Bring a small pot of water to a boil.
Clean chilies with a damp cloth. Remove stems and place chilies in a medium bowl. Pour just enough boiling water over the chilies to cover. Place a small plate over the chilies to submerge them in water. Set aside for 20 minutes, or until the chilies are rehydrated, soft and pliable.
Place the chilies in a blender. Add the garlic, salt and vinegar. Puree on high until a uniform paste forms. Thin the paste with water or, if it’s palatable, with the soaking liquid. Blend again. Add sherry. Taste and adjust seasoning.
and if you know me...you know i didn't follow the recipe as written. i used a mixture of thai chilis (the smallest ones) that i grew last year...and other peppers that i'd picked locally and dried. i only used two garlic cloves, added worcestershire sauce...and substituted cognac for sherry.
now...i'm off to get some fancy bottles!
cheers!
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