PINTS & PLATES: Hill Top Hops Red Ale Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce

Hill Top Hops Red Ale Scotch Bonnet Hot Sauce

Yield 3.5 Cups of Sauce | Prep time 20 mins | Total time 40 mins

Ingredients:

• 35 Scotch bonnet peppers
• 2 poblano peppers
• 2 cups Hill Top Hops Red Tale Red Ale
• 2 garlic cloves
• ½ sweet onion
• 2.5 cups apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 cups water
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Pairing Suggestion – Hill Top Hops Let The Good Times Radle Radler

Instructions:

• Chop 2 garlic cloves, ½ sweet onion, and all peppers, being careful not to wipe eyes. Place ingredients into a bowl with 1 cup Hill Top Hops Red Ale, 1 cup apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp salt.
• Let marinate for 30 minutes, then strain
• Heat pot to medium heat and add 1 tsp olive oil. Add peppers, garlic, and onion. Cook for 5 minutes
• Reduce heat to medium low and add ½ cup Hill Top Hops Red Ale and 2 cups water. Simmer for 20 minutes or until all ingredients are tender
• Pour mixture into blender and add 1.5 cups apple cider vinegar, 2 tbsp maple syrup, and the juice from 1 lime
• Blend all ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste
• Let cool to room temperature and refrigerate until use
• Enjoy!

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