Fermentation fun for a newbie - need hot sauce recipes!

[bmillin]

So far I have produced a habanero/carrot sauce that folks seemed to like, judging by how fast it was gone. It had a funny tangy taste in my opinion, but as I have learned keep your opinion to yourself until your guest taste it. I used the Ball kit with the spring and fermentation lid.

Just finished jarring up a Fresno Chili/Apple blend that went about 4 weeks instead of the Habanero/carrot batch going two weeks, and it is GOOOOOD. Hot and sweet.

Both had onion and garlic, of course.

Next try is going to be a little heavier on Habanero w/carrot, and maybe another try at a green sauce with some milder peppers up to and including Jalapeno.

I am not seeking max heat, want to keep the pepper flavor and have some warmth. Yucatan Sunshine is my reference for a hot/sweet blend in commercial sauce.

Any ideas?

[58limited]

I've never added carrots to my hot sauce - interesting idea. I just started some with fresh red Hatch chilies and a little garlic.

[Murdy]

You may have already seen this, but I found it helpful:

https://www.seriouseats.com/fermented-hot-sauce-how-to

[jasonwilliams14]

I am a HUGE fan of fermentation. I discovered it a few years ago while doing some research for my son (long story).
I make all of these regularly:

-sauerkraut
-kimchi
-veggies (carrots, peppers a mixed medley)
-yogurt
-hot sauce

I like fresno chilis as my base for heat. However, I have thrown in some hotter peppers like habanero or others if i want a bit more of a kick.

This is one site that I have used in the past with success.

Pro Home Cooks | Lacto Fermented Hot Sauce: Make Delicious Hot Sauce at Home

Pretty easy and very good
hopefully that gives some helpful info.

cheers

[jerrybell]

The Chili Pepper Madness website is a terrific resource for all things chili peppers if you haven't checked it out yet. Mike Hultquist runs the site and he'll actually respond promptly to questions from readers. Not sure if the website has exactly what you're looking for but you may be able to adapt some of his recipes to get what you are looking for.

[texastweeter]

Good fruit/chili combos are:

habanero/peach
jalapeno/blueberry
fresno/blackberry
reaper/apricot