How to Make Cajun Hot Sauce

Use this just like you would use Tabasco or any red pepper sauce. Makes 1/2 cup.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Blenders Or Food Processor
• Broiler Pans
• Covered Dishes
• Cutting Boards
• Knife
• Paper Plastic Freezer Bags
• 13 large Tabasco sauce
• 1/2 c. vinegar
• 2 garlic cloves

1. Cut 13 large Tabasco chiles in half lengthwise. Remove stems and seeds.
2. Place chiles, cut side down, on a broiler rack.
3. Broil 5 minutes or until skin blisters and blackens.
4. Transfer peppers to a paper bag for 10 minutes or until cool.
5. Peel skin off peppers and discard.
6. Put peppers and 2 cloves of garlic in a blender or food processor.
7. Slowly add 1/2 c. vinegar until mixture is well-blended.
8. Keep covered and refrigerated until used.

Tips & Warnings

• Substitute pequin or serrano chiles for Tabasco chiles if you prefer.
• You can also roast chiles over an open fire or gas burner to blister the skin.
• Be careful when working with chiles; they can actually burn your skin. If you know you're sensitive to chiles, wear gloves. Otherwise, try not to touch the seeds or insides of the chiles.