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Mango Habanero Sauce

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A vibrant homemade sauce that perfectly balances sweet tropical mango with fiery habanero heat. This versatile sauce is perfect for tacos, grilled meats, or as a dipping sauce, with no preservatives and customizable heat levels.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: Caribbean, Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ripe mango peeled and chopped (about 1½ cups)
  • 1 habanero pepper stemmed (seed it for less heat)
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1-2 teaspoons honey to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 2-3 tablespoons water as needed for blending

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Small saucepan
  • Fine mesh sieve (optional)
  • Gloves (recommended for handling peppers)

Method
 

  1. Add mango, habanero pepper, white vinegar, honey, salt, and 2 tablespoons water to a blender.
  2. Blend until super smooth, adding extra water if needed to help blending.
  3. Transfer mixture to a small saucepan and simmer on low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Taste and adjust honey or salt as needed.
  5. Optional: Strain through a fine mesh sieve for extra-smooth texture.
  6. Allow to cool completely before transferring to a bottle or jar.
  7. Refrigerate before serving.

Notes

Use caution when handling habanero peppers - wear gloves and avoid touching your eyes. Keep kitchen well-ventilated while cooking. The sauce keeps for several weeks in the refrigerator and flavors will continue to develop. For a milder version, use jalapeños instead of habanero. Can be customized with pineapple instead of mango, or by adding ginger and lime for variation.

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