Strawberry Hot Sauce

I never imagined that one day I would be making a Strawberry Hot Sauce and sharing it here on my blog. You might find it a bit unusual, but believe me, it’s incredibly delicious and pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes.

I love to make sauce recipes, I feel more creative making them, also they are so easy to make, even the cooking process is so fast, So I love to create my own sauces or add a special touch to them, we all know that Strawberries are so sweet, So why not to make a Strawberry Hot Sauce this time, mixing strawberries with jalapeño peppers is really surprising, I didn’t think that the taste will be so awesome like this.

What is Strawberry Hot Sauce?

Strawberry hot sauce is a so special sauce that mixes the sweetness of strawberries with a bit of spiciness of jalapeño peppers. This sauce usually has fresh strawberries, spicy jalapeño peppers, a little bit of vinegar to make it tangy, of course, honey for sweetness, and some salt and pepper to make it right. The sauce is so delicious and so simple to make at home.

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and diced
• 2-3 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How to Make Strawberry Hot Sauce?

Step 1:

In a saucepan, put together the diced strawberries, chopped jalapeño peppers, white vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2:

Place the saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Watch as the mixture begins to bubble gently. Let it simmer like this for about 20 minutes. Keep stirring every now and then to make sure everything gets mixed up nicely.

Step 3:

As the strawberries start to soften and the sauce thickens a bit, you’ll notice a sweet and spicy aroma filling the kitchen. That’s when you know it’s almost ready.

Step 3:

Once the sauce is done simmering, take it off the heat and let it cool down for a little while. Then carefully pour it into a blender. Blend until you get a smooth, silky sauce.

Step 4:

Get a clean glass jar. Pour the hot sauce into it, filling it up with all that tasty sauce.

Step 5:

Pop your homemade strawberry hot sauce into the refrigerator. It’ll stay fresh and flavorful for up to two weeks. Enjoy.

Some Tips

• If you prefer a milder hot sauce, remove the seeds from the jalapeño peppers before chopping them.
• You can Add a splash of lime juice or a pinch of cumin for a great extra flavor taste. You can also experiment with different types of vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar or balsamic vinegar as well.
• If you prefer a chunkier sauce, blend the ingredients less, leaving some small pieces of strawberries and peppers, and blend it longer for a smoother consistency.
• Be careful when blending hot liquids, as they can splatter. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before blending, and start the blender on a low speed to prevent accidents.

What to Eat with this Strawberry Hot Sauce?

You can Enjoy your Strawberry Hot Sauce with a lot of delicious dishes, I love to Try it on Spicy Bacon Deviled Eggs for a sweet and spicy breakfast or brush it on shrimp skewers for a flavorful meal. Also, the sauce can be paired with some crostini with brie cheese, or prosciutto. And what I prefer the most is to Make dinner special with strawberry hot sauce-glazed salmon served with roasted asparagus, the taste is so delicious.

For drinks, spice up your evening with a spicy strawberry margarita, or keep it classic with iced tea.

FAQ

Can I adjust the spiciness of the hot sauce?

Yes, you can control the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer jalapeño peppers. so simple.

How long does the strawberry hot sauce last?

When stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container, the hot sauce will stay fresh for up to two weeks.

Can I use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones?

Yes, you can substitute frozen strawberries for fresh ones. Just be sure to thaw them before using them in the recipe.

Is this hot sauce suitable for vegetarians and vegans?

Yes, this hot sauce is vegetarian and can be made vegan by using a plant-based sweetener such as agave nectar instead of honey.

Conclusion

Now that you’ve found the fun of making your own strawberry hot sauce, make it and let me know in the comment below how you find the taste, of course, Share the recipe with your loved ones, and don’t forget to subscribe to my blog for more yummy sauces recipes.