Scorpion Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe

Some people love spicy sauce. But, there are a few spicy sauces that you can eat to fulfill the cravings for spiciness. The Scorpion pepper hot sauce is one of them. The Scorpion pepper is one of the hottest peppers all over the world.

So!  Spicy lovers, it is a great chance to learn the Scorpion pepper hot sauce recipe. Then, you can prepare homemade scorpion hot sauce any time you want.

This article presents descriptions of all the required ingredients in the proper amount. You will also know the whole procedure for preparing the sauce. Moreover, we will give you some useful tips for making the preparation process easy.

At the end of this article, we will inform you of some caution to avoid risks. Hence, read till the end carefully.

 Scorpion Pepper Hot Sauce Ingredients

You need only 6 ingredients to prepare the sauce. Let us describe the ingredients. Then, you can adjust them according to your taste.

1. Scorpion Peppers

The Trinidad Scorpion Butch T is shortly called Scorpion pepper. This pepper tastes extremely spicy. If you want to know the name of the hottest pepper, Scorpion is one of them. Scorpion pepper is the base ingredient of this Scorpion pepper hot sauce.

You can use this pepper as much as you want to make the sauce spicy. We are using 10 Scorpion peppers here. You can use more if you wish to have spicier sauce.

2. Garlic

Garlic provides a nice flavor to the sauce. You can use 6 cloves of garlic to prepare the sauce. The garlic flavor goes perfectly with the scorpion sauce.

3. Bandhania Leaves

Bandhania leaves have a strong flavor. It also brings a freshness to the sauce. You need 6 Bandhania leaves. It is also a great source of vitamin C.

Tips: The Bandhania leaves taste like coriander leaves. So, you can use coriander leaves instead of Bandhania leaves.

4. Vinegar

Vinegar is another important ingredient of the Scorpion hot sauce. You need 1 cup of white vinegar for this recipe. Vinegar gives an acidic base to the sauce. It also brings a sour flavor to the sauce. 

5. Salt

Salt is an ingredient that balances the flavor profile of any dish. In this recipe, you need 1 teaspoon of salt.

Tips: We suggest using salt according to your taste.

6. Sugar

Sugar is not mandatory for this spicy sauce. But, if you want a sweet touch, add 1 teaspoon of sugar to the salsa scorpion.

7. Lime Juice

The last ingredient is lime juice. ½ teaspoon of freshly squeezed lime juice is enough for this sauce recipe. It makes the sauce tangy and flavorful.

Needed Equipment

1. Oven or Induction: For roasting the Scorpion peppers and garlic.
2. Food Processor: To blend the ingredients. 
3. Spatula: For stirring the mixture. Also for checking the consistency of the sauce. 
4. Storage Glass Jar: To store the sauce. 

How to Make Trinidad Pepper Sauce: 5 Simple Steps

You can make the scorpion pepper sauce in various processes. We will tell you the easiest procedure for the sauce preparation.

Step 1: Drying or Roasting the Pepper & Garlic

You will get a smooth paste easily if you roast the pepper & garlic. Besides, you can remove the seeds quickly and correctly after roasting the pepper.

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. 
• In the meantime, wash the peppers and garlic cloves nicely.
• Then place them on a baking sheet.
• Now, bake the peppers and garlic for 15 – 20 minutes.

Tips: If you do not have an oven, you can carefully dry roast the peppers and garlic. Be aware while roasting them. You should maintain the level of heat and duration of heating to avoid burning. 

Step 2: Preparing the Scorpion Peppers

• After roasting the peppers and garlic, let them be cooled for a few minutes.
• Then, remove the stem of the peppers.
• Similarly, remove the seeds nicely.
• Now, the peppers are ready for blending.

Tips: If you use the peppers with seeds, the intensity of the hotness will be intolerable. Seeds are the barrier to getting the perfect consistency of the sauce. Besides, when you deseeded the peppers, you can avoid straining.

Step 3: Blending all the Ingredients

This is the most vital step of this sauce-making process. Therefore, you need to perform this step properly.

• First, put the roasted & deseeded scorpion pepper, roasted garlic cloves, Bandhania leaves, salt, sugar, and half of the vinegar into a blender or food processor jar.
• Turn on the switch.
• Start blending all the ingredients.
• After blending for a few minutes, add another half of the vinegar.
• Then, again blend for a few minutes.
• Lastly, add the lime juice and blend properly.
• Check the texture of the mixture using a spatula.
• If you get a smooth puree, stop blending. But, if you find any chunks, continue blending the mixture until you get a perfect consistency of the puree.

Step 4: Straining & Storing

The Scorpion hot sauce Tabasco is ready if you get the puree with perfect texture after blending.

• If you want the scorpion sauce with a thin consistency, you should strain the sauce with a fine mesh strainer.
• However, if you want a thick consistency, you can avoid straining.
• Then, pour the sauce into a glass jar.
• Close the lid and make it air and moisture-resistant.

Step 5: Aging the Sauce

According to our experts, you should not consume the sauce right away after making the sauce. Because the scorpion peppers along with vinegar and lime juice increase the spicy intensity of the sauce.

• You should keep the sauce jar for 5 – 7 days in the refrigerator for aging.
• Aging will reduce the intensity and make the flavor of the sauce mild.
• Then, you can enjoy the sauce satisfyingly.

Tips: If you want, you can consume the sauce right away after making the sauce.

Cautions while Making the Sauce

Scorpion pepper is dangerous to handle. So, you need to obey some caution during the sauce-making process.

• You should wear hand gloves throughout the process. Otherwise, you can face hand burning by direct touch of the juice of the pepper.
• Do not touch other body parts like eyes, nose, or face while making the sauce.
• Manage a proper ventilation system, while roasting or blending the Scorpion peppers.
• Do not skip the aging process. Aging the sauce in a refrigerator for a minimum of a week. Aging makes the flavor mild. If you try to consume the sauce immediately after making it, the sharpness and spicy intensity of the sauce can harm your tongue or even your trachea.
• Sauce absorbs flavors and aromas, so you should use a glass jar or bottle. Make sure the bottle is air and moisture-resistant.

Conclusion

After reading the article, you can understand that our process of preparing the Scorpion pepper sauce is simple to execute. If you are a spicy lover, we recommend trying this Scorpion Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe at home.

We can assure you that, the taste of the sauce will not disappoint you. After making the sauce, you can eat this spicy sauce with dishes like burgers, grilled chicken, or fish, whenever you crave spicy.

Do not forget to follow the cautions while preparing the sauce. If you are not conscious of these cautions, you can face accidents that can be harmful to you.