Habanero and Poblano Hot Sauce

Based this recipe on the flavor of Poblano Mexican Hot Sauce. It's a hot and tangy sauce.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 48
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 1  poblano pepper
• 4  habanero peppers
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1⁄2 cup distilled white vinegar
• 4  teaspoons lime juice
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 2  teaspoons black pepper
• 2  teaspoons mustard seeds
• 2  teaspoons fennel seeds
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons liquid smoke
• 1  teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon turmeric
• 1  teaspoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cayenne (red pepper)

Directions

1. Roast poblano pepper on grill or in 400 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until skin begins to char on all sides.
2. Let poblano cool then peel, seed, and chop into large chunks.
3. Remove stems from habaneros.
4. Add all peppers, all dry ingredients, and water to blender or immersion blender and blend well.
5. Simmer mixture for 15-20 minutes or until reduced by about half.
6. Let cool and add lime juice.
7. Add vinegar until desired consistency is reached and stir or re-blend.
8. Let sit in refrigerator to enhance flavor.