So you love spice: Three alarm wings, salsa that kicks hard while it dances down your throat, and everything from eggs to mac and cheese doused in ghost pepper hot sauce.We love adding a little fire to just about everything, but it's not just about heat level. Things labeled "XXX" and made with Carolina reapers have their place in the culinary universe (mostly in the kind of dumb-ass eating contests that cause people to vomit and/or hallucinate ).Don't get us wrong; bring on the heat. But just as important as spice level, at least for those of us who aren't total masochists, are flavor and texture. And this homemade hot sauce is a perfectly balanced mix of all three.
It's made with habanero pepper, so it's fiery as hell. It's got olive oil, cumin, garlic, and apple cider vinegar to balance it out, and tomato sauce and tomato paste to cut the spice just enough and add a thick, almost spreadable texture.It's good enough for your eggs, your mac and cheese, or even to just eat with a spoon. And if you're really the kind of sick soul who wants to trip off your chili peppers, just add a bunch more habaneros.RECIPE: Habanero Hot Sauce