Very Hoteasy
Datil Pepper Florida Hot Sauce
Florida's signature hot sauce made with datil peppers. Fruity heat similar to habanero.
Prep Time
20 min
Difficulty
easy
Consistency
medium
Ingredients
9 items- 12 datil peppers (or substitute habaneros)
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1Remove stems from peppers.
- 2Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- 3Simmer for 15 minutes.
- 4The mustard and turmeric give it the characteristic yellow color of St. Augustine datil sauce.
- 5Adjust sweetness and heat to taste.
- 6Bottle and refrigerate for up to 1 month.
- 7A Florida favorite!
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Best For
seafoodchickensandwichesFlorida-style BBQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How spicy is Datil Pepper Florida Hot Sauce?
Datil Pepper Florida Hot Sauce is rated as very hot heat — very spicy and not for the faint of heart. You can adjust the heat by using fewer peppers or removing the seeds and membranes.
How long does it take to make Datil Pepper Florida Hot Sauce?
Datil Pepper Florida Hot Sauce requires 20 minutes of prep time. It's a relatively quick recipe to prepare.
What peppers are used in Datil Pepper Florida Hot Sauce?
This recipe uses: 12 datil peppers (or substitute habaneros). You can adjust the types of peppers used based on your heat preference and availability.