Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce
— bold, fiery, and full of authentic island spice.
If you love heat with flavor, this Hot Pepper Sauce brings the perfect balance of spice and tang. A staple in many Caribbean kitchens, it’s made from Scotch bonnet and Carolina Reaper peppers blended with garlic, scallions, and a touch of vinegar for brightness.
This sauce adds an instant kick to any meal — from grilled meats to soups and stews — and captures the unmistakable warmth of Caribbean cooking. Quick to prepare, it stores beautifully in the fridge and gets even better as the flavors mature.
Recipe Details
Servings: 4–6
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Ingredients
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4 cups of hot peppers (Carolina Reaper and Scotch Bonnet)
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10 garlic cloves
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20 stalks of scallion
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30 allspice berries
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¼ cup of brown sugar
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½ cup of vinegar
Instructions
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Wash and clean the scallions and peppers, removing the roots and stems but keeping the seeds.
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Roughly chop all the ingredients (wear gloves for safety).
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Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor.
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Blend until you reach your preferred consistency.
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Pour the mixture into a Mason jar and refrigerate for storage.
💡 Chef’s Tip:
This sauce will stay fresh until it’s finished, as the vinegar acts as a natural preservative.
From my kitchen to yours, enjoy!
Raina 🌿🍛🔥
