Carolina Reaper Pepper Hot Sauce

Instructions

1. 1

   Wear gloves to handle the Carolina Reaper peppers to avoid skin irritation.

2. 2

   Remove the stems from the Carolina Reaper peppers and roughly chop them.

3. 3

   Peel and roughly chop the garlic cloves.

4. 4

   In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped peppers, garlic, white vinegar, water, salt, and sugar.

5. 5

   Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the peppers and garlic are soft.

7. 7

   Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

8. 8

   Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.

9. 9

   Strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle to remove any solids.

10. 10

    Let the hot sauce cool completely before sealing the jar or bottle.

11. 11

    Store the hot sauce in the refrigerator and use within a few months.