Herbs & Spices

[LUST4HABS]

I'm very happy with the results of my 2 variations of hot sauce, after ony 3 batches too!, but i'm always looking to improve the recipes.

I've not as yet used any herbs or spices, so some recommendations of any combinations of these would be helpful.

These are my latest recipes (only added the naga's from previous recipees)

So, what herbs/spices should i add ? and maybe rough measurments too ?

15 Bottles - Lime Base:

100 Scotch Bonnet Peppers
30 Naga Moritch Peppers
2 Large White Onions
2 Yellow Bell Peppers
8 Cloves Of Garlic
2x 3" Ginger Root
5 Whole Limes
4 Slices Of Pineapple
2 Cups Of White Distilled Vinegar
1/2 Cup Of Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Of Salt
2 Teaspoons Of Honey
15 Tomatos ( Red & Skinned )
4 Carrots
2 Tablespoons Of Olive Oil

Simmer For 30 Minutes Then Add 2/3 Cup Of HQ Tomato Juice/concentrate And Heat For Further 5 Minutes

15 Bottles - Coconut Base:

100 Orange Habanero Peppers
30 Naga Moritch Peppers
2 Large White Onions
2 Yellow Bell Peppers
8 Cloves Of Garlic
2x 3" Ginger Root
2 Whole Limes + 1 Whole Lemon
Flesh Of 4 Coconuts + Thin Coconut Skin
2 Cups Of White Distilled Vinegar
1/2 Cup Of Brown Sugar
2 Teaspoons Of Salt
2 Teaspoons Of Honey
20 Tomatos ( Yellow & Skinned )
4 Carrots
2 Tablespoons Of Olive Oil

Simmer For 30 Minutes Then Add 2/3 Cup Of Water And Heat For Further 5 Minutes

Both sauces were a little on the thick side so i'm now adding a little more liquid towards the end of the cooking!

 

[millworkman]

Sounds tasty, got any pictures?

 

[moyboy]

For the first recipe I would say about 1 tablespoon of dried thyme and 1 teaspoon of sage.

For the second recipe 1 tablespoon of sweet marjoram, this will help stick to the slightly sweet theme of this recipe IMO...

 

[andres]

For the first one I would add some cilantro, fresh if possible. Goes really well with lime.

 

[Pam]

For the first one I would add some cilantro, fresh if possible. Goes really well with lime.

Excellent point. It will brighten the recipe.

 

[LUST4HABS]

Sounds tasty, got any pictures?

No, i need to buy a digital camera...some day.

Cilantro, what the hell is that? I only speak the Queens English! Ah, corriander.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone, i'll experiment with them all!

 

[The Hot Pepper]

Sometimes you can add to the sauce by removing some ingredients. That's a lot of ingredients. I like simpler sauces, which can still be complex without a ton of stuff.

 

[andres]

Sometimes you can add to the sauce by removing some ingredients. That's a lot of ingredients. I like simpler sauces, which can still be complex without a ton of stuff.

Amen to that