What Is Lacto-Fermented Hot Sauce?<\/b><\/p>\n

Fermentation uses salt and time to develop flavor and preserve ingredients. In this method, beneficial lactic acid bacteria thrive in a salty, low-oxygen environment, transforming the natural sugars in peppers into tangy, complex flavors. Unlike vinegar-based sauces, fermented hot sauces evolve over time and offer more depth and umami.<\/p>\n

Ingredients & Ratio (for ~500 ml sauce)<\/b><\/p>\n

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• Peppers (~450 g) \u2013 a mix of hot and sweet, our preference goes to Habanero<\/li>\n
• Salt brine: 1000gr of water for 40gr of salt (4%)<\/li>\n
• Optional: garlic, onion, herbs, carrots, lemon, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  Equipment<\/b><\/p>\n

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  • Glass fermentation jar with airlock or weight<\/li>\n
  • Clean strainer<\/li>\n
  • Blender<\/li>\n
  • Bottles for sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Instructions<\/b><\/p>\n

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    1. Wash and roughly chop peppers and other vegetables, at approximatively the same size<\/li>\n
    2. Place in a clean jar, pressing to reduce air pockets.<\/li>\n
    3. Dissolve salt in water and pour over until everything is submerged.<\/li>\n
    4. Install an airlock or weight to keep contents submerged. Store at 13\u201321\u00b0C for 7\u201321 days.<\/li>\n
    5. Taste periodically until desired sourness and complexity are reached.<\/li>\n
    6. Strain solids and blend with some brine, optional vinegar or citrus to adjust acidity.<\/li>\n
    7. Adjust texture with reserved brine or water.<\/li>\n
    8. Bottle the sauce and refrigerate. It will last for several months and continue to develop flavor.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

       Recipe Example: Habanero-Carrot Sauce<\/b><\/p>\n

       Combine 200 g carrots with 10\u201312 habanero peppers, lemon, and 4% salt brine. Ferment for 14\u201321 days, then blend to desired texture. This version is fruity, hot, and bright with citrus added.<\/p>\n

       Tips for Success<\/b><\/p>\n

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       • Use 2\u20135% salt brine by weight for safety and flavor.<\/li>\n
       • Keep all vegetables submerged to prevent mold.<\/li>\n
       • Ferment in a cool place (13\u201318\u00b0C) for best results.<\/li>\n
       • Use clean tools and containers to prevent contamination.<\/li>\n
       • Use airlocks or burp jars daily to release CO\u2082 pressure if sealed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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