Description
This easy habanero mango hot sauce blends fiery habanero peppers with sweet, juicy mangoes, tangy lime, and a touch of honey for a vibrant, versatile condiment that brightens up any meal. Perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a spicy gift, it’s a quick homemade sauce with layers of sweet-heat flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh mango (about 2 large mangoes), peeled and diced
- 3–4 habanero peppers, stemmed and seeded (leave some seeds for more heat)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon honey (or maple syrup/agave for vegan)
- 1/3 cup water, plus more if needed
- Optional: 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- Optional: 1/2 cup diced pineapple
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients: Peel and dice mangoes, chop carrot, onion, and garlic. Wear gloves and stem/seed habaneros. Gather all ingredients.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add water, carrot, onion, garlic, and habanero peppers. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until carrot is just tender, stirring occasionally.
- Add diced mango to the saucepan. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 more minutes until mango softens and everything is fragrant.
- Carefully transfer mixture to a blender. Add apple cider vinegar, lime juice, honey, and salt. Blend on high until completely smooth, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust salt, honey, or lime juice if needed. For more heat, blend in extra habanero or seeds.
- Optional: For a smoother sauce, pour through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or measuring cup.
- Pour hot sauce into clean glass jars or bottles. Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate. Chill for a few hours for best flavor.
Notes
Wear gloves when handling habaneros. Start with fewer peppers for less heat and add more to taste. Sauce thickens as it chills; add water for a thinner consistency. Keeps up to 2 weeks in the fridge. For a vegan version, use agave or maple syrup instead of honey. Add pineapple or ginger for a twist. Sauce is best after chilling overnight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon (15g)
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 100
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0.5
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