This Mango Habanero Hot Sauce brings together fiery heat and tropical sweetness, perfect for adding a kick to your meals. Made with fresh habanero chillies, mango, garlic, and spices, this homemade hot sauce is vibrant, tangy, and versatile.
Ingredients
- 10 habanero chillies (wear gloves)
- 2 cups frozen mango
- 2 small white onions
- 8 garlic cloves
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 4 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp allspice
- 2 tsp ginger powder
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Ensure you’re in a well-ventilated area and wearing gloves. Roughly chop the habanero chillies, onions, and garlic.
- Blend the Sauce: Add the chopped habaneros, frozen mango, onions, garlic, apple cider vinegar, water, honey, cumin, allspice, ginger powder, and salt into a food processor. Blitz until you reach your desired consistency.
- Cook the Sauce:Pour the blended sauce into a saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Sterilise the Jars: While the sauce is simmering, sterilise your jars by placing them in a large pot of cold water, bringing it to a boil, and boiling for 10 minutes. Carefully remove the jars and let them cool.
- Bottle the Sauce: Pour the hot sauce into the sterilised jars, seal, and allow them to cool. Store in the fridge for up to two months.
- Notes: For a thinner sauce, add more water or vinegar. Adjust the number of habaneros to your preferred heat level. Be cautious when handling habaneros and avoid contact with your eyes or face. Be mindful of pets in the house/preparation area.
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Hi, I’m Tim Kavermann, the founder of Eat What You Kill (EWYK) and The Brave and The Wild (TBATW). I’m a brand strategist, designer, and photographer from Auckland, New Zealand. Throughout my journey, I’ve navigated the highs and lows of mental health and, in my 30s, discovered a passion for sourcing wild food, particularly through spearfishing—an ongoing challenge that continually pushes me outside my comfort zone. After years of building brands for others, I’m now channeling my experience and passion into EWYK and TBATW. By sharing my experiences and learnings, I hope to inspire and offer a space for others to openly embrace and share their own journeys.
