Sinus Clearing Hot Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 20 tabasco peppers
• 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic cloves
• 3/4 cup diced onion
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups distilled white vinegar

Recipe

• 1 combine the peppers, garlic, onions, salt and oil in a non-reactive saucepan over high heat. saute for 3 minutes. add the water and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for about 20 minutes, or until peppers are very soft and almost all of the liquid has evaporated. (note: this should be done in a very well-ventilated area!) remove from the heat and allow to steep until mixture comes to room temperature. in a food processor, puree the mixture for 15 seconds, or until smooth. with the food processor running, add the vinegar through the feed tube in a steady stream.
• 2 taste and season with more salt, if necessary. strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve and then transfer to a sterilized pint jar or bottle and secure with an airtight lid. refrigerate. let age at least 2 weeks before using. can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.