Puerto Rican Pique ~ Hot Sauce
Puerto Rican pique is a seasoned vinegar, a simple blend of chilies, garlic, and spices (with pineapple usually added for sweetness) that gets better the longer it sits.
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Ingredients
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup ajíes caballeros Puerto Rican hot peppers
- 4 cloves garlic peeled
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 1 tsp ground oregano
- ½ cup diced fresh pineapple optional
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Pour the vinegar into the glass bottle, along with all other ingredients, cover and let it ferment for several days in a cool place. Add it to your favorite foods in small amounts.¼ cup olive oil, 1 cup ajíes caballeros, 4 cloves garlic, 2 large bay leaves, 1 tsp peppercorns, 1 tsp ground oregano, ½ cup diced fresh pineapple, salt, 1 cup white vinegar
Notes
You can use habanero peppers, jalapenos or your preferred pepper.
You can use apple vinegar instead of white vinegar.
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