It's my first year growing hot peppers, and I'm interested in the idea of making my own sauce. I'm cautiously optimistic that I'll have enough for at least a few small batches. I've noticed some hot sauces in stores are pretty nebulous with their ingredients lists (i.e. "peppers," "spices," etc.), so I was just wondering what people consider must-haves for a good sauce, particularly if there are any good pairings for the peppers I have (since, in most cases, I've never had any of these peppers, so this is all an experiment to begin with). I'd rather use as many home-grown ingredients as possible if I can manage it. I even have a dwarf lime tree, though it's young and I doubt it will fruit this year (but here's to hope!).
My peppers I'm interested in using include Aji Amarillo, Aji Limon, Fatalii, Datil, White Habanero, Tabasco, Cayenne, Rocoto, and Thai. I'm also growing garlic, ginger, and onions, but that's about it for things that immediately come to mind.
There are also wild brambles of some variety and what look like wild strawberries out back, which could be interesting in a mix. Fruity hot sauces appeal to me on some level (for example, mangoes, though growing those are out of the question).
Are there any other unusual ingredients that might be worth throwing in the ground while it's still early in the season?
My peppers I'm interested in using include Aji Amarillo, Aji Limon, Fatalii, Datil, White Habanero, Tabasco, Cayenne, Rocoto, and Thai. I'm also growing garlic, ginger, and onions, but that's about it for things that immediately come to mind.
There are also wild brambles of some variety and what look like wild strawberries out back, which could be interesting in a mix. Fruity hot sauces appeal to me on some level (for example, mangoes, though growing those are out of the question).
Are there any other unusual ingredients that might be worth throwing in the ground while it's still early in the season?
