Sweet Ghost Pepper Pineapple Pear Hot Sauce
If you love the taste of fresh-picked pears, then you'll love this delicious homemade pear hot sauce recipe! This easy homemade pear hot sauce recipe is perfect for your next BBQ or tailgate party! Serve with your favorite crackers and cheese for an extra delicious topping.
Equipment
- Blender or food processor
- Large saucepan
- Sterilized glass bottles or jars (4 cups total capacity)
- Gloves (for handling ghost peppers)
- Fine mesh strainer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh pineapple diced (about 1 small pineapple)
- 2 cups ripe pears peeled and diced (about 2 medium pears)
- 4-6 ghost peppers stemmed and chopped (adjust for desired heat)
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
Instructions
- Wear gloves to handle ghost peppers. Remove stems and roughly chop peppers. Dice pineapple and pears, peel and mince garlic, and finely chop onion.
- n a large saucepan, combine pineapple, pears, ghost peppers, onion, garlic, white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fruits and peppers soften and flavors meld.
- Stir in sugar, salt, ginger, and turmeric. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Blend mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth. For a smoother texture, pass through a fine mesh strainer.
- Pour hot sauce into sterilized glass bottles or jars, leaving 1/4-inch headspace. Seal tightly.
- Let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours before use to allow flavors to develop. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.
Notes
Safety Notes
Ghost peppers are extremely spicy; wear gloves and avoid touching your face.
Work in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling pepper fumes.
Adjust ghost pepper quantity for milder or hotter sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Use sparingly on tacos, grilled meats, eggs, or as a dipping sauce.
Shake well before use.