Doug's Death to Chile Heads Hot Sauce

Take a big pot (10-12 quarts)
4-5 red bell peppers: roasted, with most of the skin removed (and seeds, too)
1-2 onions: diced
10-12 garlic cloves: peeled (more if you want) or you can roast them, first
1-2 carrots: diced
some fresh cilantro (to taste)...wash it. You can save this and add it on the final blend, so it is fresh and not limp
cumin: 2-3 tablespoons
juice of one or two limes
sea salt (kosher, whatever)
black pepper
vinegar (cover it all)....low heat until soft
1 medium large bottle of Texas Pete or a suitable substitute
Peppers: whatever you want, but I use...

Habaneros

-stem them, and if you want to do so, slice off the top and core them, otherwise they will be hotter. But if you want that, leave the core and seed. And may Jupiter Optimus Maximus have mercy on your soul.
-take one cookie sheet, cover with a layer of habernos, roast/broil (Do this with the windows open and a fan on high...or a gas mask. )
-turn them, roast the other side
-on the last batch, I used two cookie sheets worth (120 -150 peppers)

Process the veggie mixture in a blender (or food processor) to your preferred consistency.

Add peppers, blend some more...

I also put in roasted Mexican reds (or use them instead of habaneros), a cup or so (along with the habaneros), Hungarian hot wax, or jalapenos, or cayenne, or chili arbol, or whatever you happen to have.

Oh, I almost forgot. I made a version of this with Coleman's dry mustard (about 3 tablespoons) and fresh horseradish (added to the veggie mix before the puree stage) for a friend who said it wasn't hot enough for him. Between the chilies, the dry mustard, and the horseradish (or wasabi powder),...well...you had better see if you are an alien or a corpse.

Put in sterilized Mason jars..... and keep away from small children and pets.

Nota bene

You can (and should) use this as a jumping off point for your hot sauce experiments. This is merely the way I made it last time...or at least, the best that I can remember. Check the index. I have other recipes available. Enjoy!! and BE CAREFUL.

Testamonials to the heat

--Jim O.

--Tony C.

--Shane H.

--Phil M.

--Michele A.

--Robert C.

--Leslie C.

--Dick J.

--Chris Z..

--Bobby B.

--Barry S.

--Rev. Bob J.

--Penny S.

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