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    Mango Habanero Hot Sauce

    Published: Mar 17, 2022 by Michelle · 9 Comments

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    This easy recipe for Mango Habanero Hot Sauce is a fiery, fruity chili sauce that will be sure to add a kick to your food. It's made in a blender, so no need to chop and worry about spicy fumes! 

    2 jars of Mango habanero chili sauce on a wooden board.

    There's one chili sauce that I always reach for whenever I have hashbrowns or tater tots.

    It's Trader Joe's Habanero Hot Sauce.

    Unfortunately, since I haven't been able to cross the border -- I'm running low and I needed to make my own version.

    What are habanero chilies?

    Habanero chilies are a very hot, spicy chili that are typically red/orange in colour.

    They are small in size, ranging from about 2-6cm.

    What do they taste like?

    They have a floral, fruity aroma.

    Habaneros are considered very hot on the Scoville scale, with a measurement of 100,000–350,000 scovilles (a measurement of a chili's pungency/spiciness or heat).

    Are they the same as scotch bonnets?

    Although habaneros look very similar to scotch bonnet peppers, they have different pods.

    However, they have a similar flavour profile, which is fruity and fiery.

    Spoonful of mango habanero chili sauce in a small dish.
    Why you'll love this recipe

    This recipe is really easy to make.

    Using a blender takes care of all the chopping for us.

    It only requires a few ingredients, with no thickeners or stabilizers.

    Adding mango and lime juice to the habanero chili not only helps with cutting the heat, but also adding more fruity flavour to the chili sauce.

    Tips & warnings

    Handle the habanero chilies with care and do not touch your face/eyes. 

    You can use food-grade gloves to handle the chilies, goggles to protect your eyes, and a respirator mask for the fumes.

    Turn on the stove vent while cooking the chili hot sauce.

    Or open the windows.

    Ingredients you'll need

    • habanero chilis: washed, and de-stemmed -- no need to de-seed, unless you want a slightly milder sauce
    • mango: diced, you can use fresh or frozen ripe mangoes; adds a sweet, fruity flavour
    • shallot: coarsely chopped
    • garlic: peeled
    • white vinegar: use white distilled vinegar, or apple cider vinegar
    • lime juice: freshly squeezed
    • granulated cane sugar: or white sugar, to taste; helps bring out the fruity taste, as well a dampen the spiciness of the chilies
    • sea salt: or kosher salt, balances out the flavour

    Jars of Mango habanero chili sauce.
    How to make it

    In a blender, add the habanero chili, mango, shallot, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, sugar and sea salt and blend until smooth.

    Pour the puree into a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, until slightly thickened (not runny, but pourable consistency).

    Give the sauce a taste (careful, it's hot!), and adjust the seasoning.

    Transfer to a clean, sterile jar and place into the fridge for up to 3 months.

    How to store

    The Mango Habanero Hot Sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 months, as long as it's in a clean, sterile jar.

    As the hot sauce does not contain any preservatives, it should not be stored at room temperature.

    How to use

    Use this Mango Habanero Hot Sauce like you would any chili sauce condiment.

    Serve it on potatoes, tater tots (my personal favourite!), scrambled eggs, or any protein.

    Try the sauce with:

    Waffle Turkey Sandwich

    Turkey Bacon Eggs Benedict

    BBQ Turkey Quesadillas

    Baked Turkey & Black Bean Taquitos (Rolled Tortillas)

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    Let me know if you try out this recipe -- tag me on Instagram @siftandsimmer or leave me a comment/rating below!

    Small bowl of mango habanero chili sauce with a spoon.

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    5 from 6 votes

    Mango Habanero Hot Sauce

    This easy recipe for Mango Habanero Hot Sauce is a fiery, fruity chili sauce that will be sure to add a kick to your food. It's made in a blender, so no need to chop and worry about spicy fumes! 
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time20 minutes mins
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Servings: 30
    Calories: 32kcal
    Author: Michelle

    For accuracy and precision in baking recipes, use weight (metric) measurements when available.

    Ingredients

    • 6 habanero chilis washed, de-stemmed
    • 1 C diced mango
    • 1 medium shallot
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ¼ C white vinegar
    • 2 tablespoon lime juice
    • 1-2 tablespoon granulated cane sugar
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
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    Instructions

    • In a blender, add the habanero chili, mango, shallot, garlic, vinegar, lime juice, sugar and sea salt and blend until smooth.
    • Pour the puree into a small saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, until slightly thickened (not runny, but pourable consistency).
    • Give the sauce a taste (careful, it's hot!), and adjust the seasoning.
    • Transfer to a clean, sterile jar and place into the fridge for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 897IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided should be considered as approximate and is not guaranteed. Please use your best judgment to ensure food is safely prepared and/or a good fit for your diet.

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    Comments

    1. Raymund | angsarap.net

      March 17, 2022 at 6:40 pm

      5 stars
      Wow this sauce looks really tasty, love all of those flavours

      Reply
    2. David @ Spiced

      March 18, 2022 at 4:56 am

      5 stars
      Quite impressive that you made your own version of this hot sauce! It does look delicious. If you need a Trader Joe's fix, let me know - I'll drop you some in the mail! 🙂

      Reply
      • Michelle

        March 18, 2022 at 9:30 am

        Ahhh thanks so much David!! It looks like the testing requirements are being dropped so I may be able to hop over to TJs in the near future 🙂

    3. Neil

      March 21, 2022 at 7:44 am

      5 stars
      I've never heard of Habanero Sauce before Michelle but I do love hot and spicy sauces so I think I would definitely like this! So easy to make too. Love it!

      Reply
    4. Caleb - Never Ending Journeys

      March 21, 2022 at 11:30 am

      Mango and habanero is such an excellent combination! Homemade hot sauce is such a great idea, too. 🙂

      Reply
    5. twosugarbugs

      March 22, 2022 at 8:45 pm

      5 stars
      We happen to love spicy things in my house! And a homemade mango habanero sauce sounds perfect! I definitely need to give this a try.

      Reply
    6. Linsey

      March 23, 2022 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      Wow! This Mango Habanero hot sauce looks so spicy and delicious! Like it!

      Reply
    7. Ron

      December 16, 2022 at 9:09 am

      5 stars
      We made this Hot Sauce. It was easy to make and the end result was outstanding. The taste and texture are ones you won't find in your average store bought bottle of hot sauce.
      The sauce is quite hot and the flavor is such that you want to put it on everything.
      The first batch lasted about 2 weeks and we're ready to mix up another one.

      Reply
      • Michelle

        December 16, 2022 at 7:59 pm

        Thanks for taking the time to leave your feedback, Ron. Happy to hear that you enjoyed it 🙂

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