Hi guys, I put maybe a little too much vinegar and its got too much of a tangy flavour or 'bite'. Is there anything that helps offset that or will it settle down on its own after a few days in the fridge? Its a really basic thing I made. Just pureed habs, vinegar, a bit of salt and a bit of sugar and a garlic clove. I like the taste of the habs but want just a bit less hit from vinegar. Does adding more sugar help? I had only but a tiny bit because I wanted a hint of sweetness but I dont really want to make it any sweeter if I dont have to.
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preservation Hot sauce...I put too much vinegar. How can I cut a bit of the extra bite
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salsalady
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svt- unless you want to add more of everything else in the recipe but no more vinegar to alter the vinegar:other stuff ratio, then sugar or other sweetener is your best option to cut the vinegar bite.
You shouldn't have to add a LOT of sweetener, just enough to take the edge off. And consider honey, agave syrup, or other non-sugar options.
You shouldn't have to add a LOT of sweetener, just enough to take the edge off. And consider honey, agave syrup, or other non-sugar options.
salsalady said:
Thanks salsalady
I will try this. I'll take the two jars I've made and leave one the way it is and for the other, just add a tiny bit of honey and then taste...and if it seems like its going in the right direction, then add just a little more and taste again...and then wipe the tears because damn this stuff turned out a scorcher. LOL.
It will mellow after 2-3 weeks. Always taste your recipes after they have had time to sit. If you can wait a month even better. Then you know it's not going to change any. Then, go back and alter your recipe. Then, wait again 
Basic flavors won't change so you don't need to do this when creating, but once you have your solid recipe, your should.
Basic flavors won't change so you don't need to do this when creating, but once you have your solid recipe, your should.
thehotpepper.com said:It will mellow after 2-3 weeks. Always taste your recipes after they have had time to sit. If you can wait a month even better. Then you know it's not going to change any. Then, go back and alter your recipe. Then, wait again
Basic flavors won't change so you don't need to do this when creating, but once you have your solid recipe, your should.
Thanks
Its so hard not to want to have it soon...The taste is actually a little better today...just a few days in the fridge. I will taste it again in 1 week I cant help it. LOL. I'm so impatient.