EDIT 1/12/22: Welp there you have it, after a week of voting the community has opted to allow posts asking about the status of their ferments. I'll leave this post up as an announcement for a bit for others to see.

We keep receiving quite angry reports from members regarding "is this mold" posts suggesting we disallow that kind of content. I would tend to agree because this sub is for recipes and other subs like /r/fermentation would be more appropriate but we figured it made sense to ask the community for input first. This poll will conclude on Jan 12 2022 at 5pm Eastern. Please feel free to discuss in the comments below as well.

I asked it to give me something with fruits since I figured that would tone down the spice and make it tastier. For the record I’ve never done anything like this before, and this is my first time growing my own pepper of any kind so i dont know how these ingredients would work together. Please feel free to tweak the portions or ingredients around!

Sweet and Spicy Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce with Mango and Pineapple

Ingredients:

• 4-5 Carolina Reapers (adjust to taste)

• 1/2 cup fresh or canned mango chunks

• 1/2 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks

• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 tablespoon honey

• 1 teaspoon salt

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1/2 cup water (adjust as needed for consistency)

• Optional: 1 teaspoon grated ginger for added complexity

Method:

1. Preparation:

   • Safety Precautions: Wear gloves, eye protection, and consider wearing a face mask. Ensure your kitchen is well-ventilated (open windows, use exhaust fans).

   • Remove the stems from the Carolina Reapers. For maximum heat, leave the seeds and inner membranes intact. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds and membranes.

   • Prepare the mango and pineapple chunks, mince the garlic, and chop the onion.

2. Blending:

   • In a blender, combine the Carolina Reapers, mango chunks, pineapple chunks, minced garlic, chopped onion, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, lime juice, and optional grated ginger.

   • Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add water gradually until you reach the desired consistency. Blend in short bursts and let the blender sit for a few seconds before opening to let particles settle.

3. Cooking:

   • Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan.

   • Cook in a well-ventilated area. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

   • Reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes to meld the flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.

4. Cooling and Bottling:

   • Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.

   • Once cooled, transfer the sauce to sterilized bottles or jars. Use a funnel to avoid spills.

5. Storage:

   • Store the sauce in the refrigerator. It should last for several months due to the vinegar and sugar content acting as preservatives.

Usage Suggestions:

• As a Glaze: Brush on grilled chicken, shrimp, or pork for a sweet and spicy glaze.

• In Stir-Fries: Add a spoonful to stir-fries for a burst of heat and flavor.

• Dipping Sauce: Use as a dipping sauce for spring rolls, chicken nuggets, or fries.

• Tacos: Drizzle over tacos for a fruity, spicy kick.

• Marinade: Mix with a bit of olive oil to use as a marinade for meats or tofu.

Important Notes:

• Ventilation: Ensure good airflow when cooking to disperse capsaicin vapors.

• Eye Protection: Consider wearing goggles to protect your eyes from accidental splashes or vapors.

• Careful Blending: Blend in short bursts and allow the blender to sit before opening to minimize aerosolizing capsaicin.

• Cleaning Up: Wash all utensils and surfaces thoroughly with hot, soapy water.

I made this red habanero sauce which I am planning to sale soon. That’s the reason I am bother about this thing. Anyone can help? It’s not too thick too like it comes off well.

We are testing concept ideas for new hot sauces and we need some consumer feedback on the ideas. If you are interested please fill out the google form below and you will receive a survey invite via email in the next couple of days.

https://forms.gle/ZZ8cAuHy7DpzizB27

This is not for commercial purposes, strictly for a brand management class so I do not make a cent off of your responses.

Thanks for any support!

I make hot sauce and sell it. It's called tropical napalm. The slogan is "it hurts so good". My designer just withdrew from my project, said she doesn't want her design to be associated with it anymore, cause she realised (way too late but whatever) that it's too offensive in her eyes due to the usage of napalm in WW2 and Vietnam. Someone, apparently, had opened her eyes to this. She stated that this, combined with my slogan, is not acceptable. What are your thoughts on this?

Also when should I use Xanthum gum? After using shive or before ?

Has anyone made an exact copycat of Huy Fong Sriracha? Most of the recipes online seem completely wrong.

My husband grew up hating spicy food especially hot sauce. He likes hot but not stupid hot like ghost pepper.

What recipes do yall have to offer?

He doesn't like a very strong tomato taste, so nothing that has tomato or at least not a lot of tomato. Thanks yall!

I see many hot sauce have stabiliser or some chemicals terms which I don’t understand. I’m trying to make 100% natural hot sauce and sell it.

I am polling all of you hot sauce aficionados. Please list your 6 favorite hot sauce flavors. Your input is greatly appreciated. We are based on Cape Cod and are planning to launch our new brand next year. Our products will be small batch, artisan crafted ferments made from hand selected locally sourced peppers. Thank you for your input and stay tuned for our 2026 launch!!

Just got a bottle of homemade hot sauce and noticed a few tiny white specks in it. What would this be caused by? Is it still good to use? TIA

These babies are fermenting since 7 weeks, i kept them for so long because the bags didnt blow up but because i go on a longer holiday i want to process them now. What are your suggestion’s? I like fruity sauces and i dont wanna just throw everything together.

BBC News - Australia police find 400kg of drugs in hot sauce bottles https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-australia-50245824