Description
A fiery, tropical, and tangy hot sauce made by fermenting pineapple, habaneros, garlic, and onion to create a probiotic-rich, naturally acidic condiment with deep, complex flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh pineapple, chopped
4–6 habanero peppers, stemmed (seeds removed for less heat, optional)
4 cloves garlic, peeled
1 small white onion, chopped
1 tablespoon sea salt (non-iodized)
2 cups non-chlorinated water
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (added post-fermentation)
Optional: juice of 1 lime for extra tang
Instructions
- Place the chopped pineapple, habaneros, garlic, and onion into a clean glass jar or fermentation vessel.
- In a separate container, dissolve the sea salt in non-chlorinated water to create a brine.
- Pour the brine over the pineapple and peppers until fully submerged. Use a fermentation weight or small glass to keep the contents beneath the brine.
- Cover the jar with a fermentation lid or a clean cloth secured with a rubber band to allow gases to escape.
- Store the jar in a cool, dark place for 5–10 days, tasting around day 5 to monitor flavor development.
- Once the desired tang is reached, transfer the solids (and some brine) to a high-speed blender.
- Add apple cider vinegar and lime juice (if using), then blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with more brine if needed.
- Pour the sauce into sterilized bottles or jars and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
For a milder sauce, use fewer habaneros or remove the seeds.
Try fruit swaps like mango or papaya for a different flavor profile.
Adding fresh herbs like cilantro or basil post-fermentation offers a bright twist.
Roasted garlic instead of raw can add umami depth.
Use smoked habaneros or char the pineapple for a smoky variation.
Do not heat the sauce after fermentation to preserve probiotics.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 8
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
