Hot Peppers and smoky flavors seem to go hand in hand and yet it is sometime difficult to find a good smoked pepper hot sauce.  The smoke pepper flavor is delicious in soups and stews and even in salsa too.  Here is an easy recipe that you can bring together quickly for your next Mexican or Tex Mex dish.

Smoked Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe

Part 1
4 small Habanero peppers, finely chopped and seeds/membranes removed
1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil

Place the above 3 ingredients into a container and roast on your barbecue or indoor grill or place the above … Continue Reading

Sometimes we get tired of the same old flavor of sauce and we want something unique and different from all of the rest.  So if you are one of these looking for a twist on the traditional chili pepper sauce recipe, you have got to try this recipe for Apple & Chili Pepper Hot Sauce!

Combining apple cider and fresh lime juice can only bring about great flavor.  Can you think how great this would be on grilled chicken or some fish?  Sounds delicious and it is going on my menu for this week!  Give it a try.

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When it comes to Thai cooking and cuisine, one of the most popular hot sauces to use is a good homemade chili pepper paste not to mention their soy sauce and fish sauce.  But we have been seeing some requests coming in for a Thai Jalapeno Pepper Sauce so we thought we would check it out.

If you would like to try to make it yourself, here is a great recipe to use and it only takes a handful of ingredients that you can find on your local supermarket’s shelves. This pepper sauce is really delicious when used in traditional Thai stir-fry … Continue Reading

While we all like and enjoy various brands of bottled hot sauce some of us are looking to make our own hot sauce at home. If you are a lover of Habanero peppers, then this pepper sauce recipe is one you are going to want to try.  We think is pretty easy to make and is sure to score some points with your family and friends for taste.

2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
1/2 cup onion, finely diced
1 1/2 cups tomatoes, finely chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large chili pepper, finely chopped
2 large Habanero peppers, finely chopped
1/2 cup white vinegar (plain vinegar)
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Mexican food has been a huge addition to the culture in America in the past and its popularity has growing leaps and bounds.  Growing up in the east, Mexican food was not heard of and now, Mexican restaurants are found in towns small and large.  Many people enjoy making Mexican food at home too and look for great recipes for homemade Mexican hot sauce to add to their meals.
The great thing about a homemade hot sauce is that you can add or subtract from the basic recipe once it is prepared to satisfy your taste buds.  This is a great … Continue Reading

During fall and winter, cranberries are in harvest and they are a great taste to add to sauces of all kinds.  We have had a lot of requests for some pepper sauces that incorporate cranberries so we thought you would enjoy this one.

This is a great recipe to make during the fall and winter holidays to serve with chicken, turkey or even a holiday ham. Not too spicy but you can certainly tweak the heat up or down.  You can serve it on the side as a dipping sauce condiment.  Another serving and use option is to pour the sauce … Continue Reading

Here is a great recipe for Spanish Red Pepper Sauce which makes a great sauce for just about any pasta dish you may be thinking about making. It is also a great sauce to pour over some cooked breaded veal cutlets too or try it in your favorite homemade meatloaf recipe to give your meatloaf a nice Spanish flavor.

Spanish Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

5 large red peppers
4 tablespoons olive oil
14 oz. can red tomato sauce
1/4 cup of finely diced onion
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a … Continue Reading

Indian food is a favorite of millions of people all around the world.  The sauces and spices that they use are such a different combination than the western world is used to, but using their unique blend of spices you can bring out a ton of flavors in chicken and veggie dishes. Here is a great recipe to try when making Indian inspired dishes at your home.

This West Indian Pepper Sauce is extremely hot so a little bit goes a long way. When preparing this recipe you will want to protect your hands and eyes from any splatters because working … Continue Reading

Hot Thai Sauce is a favorite condiment to many different types of food.  The sweet and spicy sauce can flavor anything your heart desires and bring that Asian flavor you love to the table quickly and easily. Many of you have been asking about an easy recipe that you can make at home whenever you need it.

This Thai hot sauce recipe is great served over top of a nice piece of fish as a marinade or poured over your favorite mixture of vegetables. It is great used as a dipping sauce to fish and chicken and enjoyed over rice too.  … Continue Reading

There has been a growing interest in hot sauces from other countries and the Brazilian Hot Sauce is one of them.  Before we get into the actual hot sauce recipe and info, let take a moment to learn about the specific chili pepper that is used most of the time in those regions.

The Malagueta pepper is a chili pepper used in Brazil, Portugal and Mozambique. It is heavily used in Brazil and it apparently gets its name from the unrelated Melegueta pepper from West Africa, which is actually a spice, not a chili pepper.  The Malagueta pepper is a small, … Continue Reading

We know you love your chili peppers and love having such a nice selection of hot sauce and BBQ sauce at your fingertips right here on Insane Chicken. But when you can’t get your order fast enough, it is sometimes nice to have a basic recipe that you can use as a base so you have great flavor and the ability or spice it as you want.

This “basic” hot sauce is a super one to start out with as it is a quick and easy recipe that even a beginner cook can handle. This hot sauce recipe … Continue Reading

Serrano peppers are a favorite pepper in Mexican foods and salsas.  A bit hotter than a Jalapeno they can be interchanged, if desired 2 to 1.  It would take 2 jalapeno peppers to equal one Serrano.  The Serrano is found in many different dishes and sauces so let’s look at a few easy recipes for a nice Serrano Pepper Sauce recipe that you can enjoy quickly.

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about Serrano peppers is a nice Chile Verde sauce. This sauce is used in many different dishes from chili verde, pork in a green sauce , … Continue Reading

The Scotch Bonnet pepper is also known as the Caribbean red pepper is a favorite in Caribbean cuisine as well as West African, Jamaican, and other Caribbean islands.  Lovers of the Scotch Bonnet pepper enjoy the spicy flavor and look for different ways to use this unique looking pepper.

Here is one great recipe that works with several types of meat and dishes.

Delicious Scotch Bonnet Pepper Onion Garlic Sauce Recipe

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
9-10 fresh Scotch Bonnet Peppers, chopped and seeded
3 Jalapeno Peppers, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup water
1/8 cup of vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar

In … Continue Reading

If you are unfamiliar with the Malagueta pepper, is here is some information so you can learn more about this cultural pepper. It is a type of chili pepper grown in Brazil, Mozambique and in Portugal and happens to be the most popular hot pepper in Brazil. The Malagueta Pepper is a small green chili shaped pepper that turns red once it fully matures and the heat level is similar to that of Tabasco peppers.

You will often find the Malagueta pepper used in various sauce recipes particularly sauces that are used to marinate or season poultry dishes.  It is also … Continue Reading

For our chili heads that love everything hot and hotter still, many of you have been asking for a simple to prepare Ghost Pepper hot sauce recipe that you can make at home. Here is a great one that you can make and use as a sauce for ribs or shredded pork. You can even use it as a mop sauce too.

When preparing this particular recipe, you want to protect your hands, eyes and skin while handling the hot ghost pepper so please wear an apron, goggles and gloves while handling these types of peppers.

2 cups of white vinegar
1 1/2 … Continue Reading

Making a hot sauce is a unique as the person creating it. There are so many different ingredients that you can use to mix your peppers with to get a tangy, sweet, spicy pepper hot sauce.  Using peaches has become a popular additive into many hot sauces and often people look for a way to blend in their peaches when making a recipe.

Here is an easy hot sauce recipe that you can use and tweak as you like.

Peach Hot Sauce Recipe

10 large orange Habanero Peppers (washed, cored and seeds removed)
5 large super ripe fresh Peaches (washed and pitted)
1/2 large white … Continue Reading

Southwestern style Mexican cooking is a favorite of folks in the lower southern states.  Traditionally the recipes and sauces are different than other Mexican styles of cooking and just like in the States; each region of Mexico has different styles too.

Casa Ole is a restaurant chain found in Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana that serves authentic Mexican style foods. You will find all kinds of Mexican dishes that you and your family will enjoy.  A favorite sauce that they use is their hot sauce recipe and many people that have eaten at the restaurant in the past enjoy making this at … Continue Reading

Hot pepper sauce is a staple item in many households and cultures.  There are literally thousands of different brands out there for you to try but it’s hard to find the perfect one for you and your family. We all want our own signature flavor.  Heck, you may be an aspiring Hot Sauce chef!

So, you can easily make your own homemade hot pepper sauce by following the below recipe. This is a great recipe for those of you with backyard gardens and who grow your own hot peppers.

6 Habanero peppers, chopped
1 tablespoon of olive oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
1 (6 … Continue Reading

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-1/2 cups light beer
• 1 can (6-ounce) tomato paste
• 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup vinegar
• 1 to 2 tablespoons bottled habanero hot pepper sauce
• 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• Salt to taste

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Ingredients:

• 2 Tbls peanut oil
• 8 Ripe mangoes peeled and cut into large dice
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 1/2 cup diced carrot
• 2 Fresh habanero Chiles Seeded and cut into quarters
• 1/2 cup Champaign vinegar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar or honey
• salt to taste.

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Ingredients:

• 1 small red habanero pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 cup scallion, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato, chopped

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Ingredients:

• ½ dried Ancho Chile
• 1 fresh red Dutch; Thai, or jalapeno chile
• 16 fresh Scotch Bonnet or habanero Chiles; preferably orange or golden yellow
• 1 cup coarsely chopped yellow onion
• 4 Large cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 Tbls fresh lemon juice
• 2 Jiggers Amber rum
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1 Tsp dried oregano

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups fresh or frozen Strawberry’s
• 12 fresh Habanero Peppers
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 Lemon (juice only)
• 2 Shallots
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1/8 cup sugar

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Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pineapple, cubed
• 2 ghost peppers
• 1/2 small onion, 6 ounces cubed
• 1/2 carrot, 3 ounces rough chopped
• 1/2 ounce golden raisin, 1/4 cup
• 2 cloves garlic, 1 ounce
• 1/2 lime, zest and meat the white pith discarded
• 1/4 ounce ginger, rough chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 ounce cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 cup sugar
• 1/2 tablespoon salt
• 3/4 cup vinegar

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Ingredients

• 1 dried guajillo chile
• 1 dried chile negro (pasilla) pepper
• 2 dried New Mexico chile pods
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

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