Spicy Habanero Pineapple (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4-6 habanero peppers, seeded and without stems
02 - 2 cups of chopped fresh pineapple (or a can of pineapple chunks in juice, drained)
03 - 2 tablespoons fresh-squeezed lime juice
04 - 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
05 - 1/2 teaspoon of salt
06 - 1 tablespoon sugar or honey (optional)

→ Optional Aromatics

07 - 1 tablespoon of olive oil (optional, for cooking)
08 - 1 small onion, diced
09 - 2 garlic cloves, peeled

→ Optional Seasonings

10 - 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
11 - 1/2 teaspoon of ground cumin
12 - 1/4 teaspoon of smoked paprika

# Instructions:

01 - Start by prepping: dice fresh pineapple or drain the canned ones. Slap on some gloves and remove the seeds and stems from habanero peppers. If you're using onion or garlic, chop those up too.
02 - If you grabbed extra aromatics, heat olive oil over medium. Toss in the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes till soft. Add garlic and stir for another minute until it smells incredible.
03 - Grab your food processor or blender. Throw in the pineapple, habaneros, vinegar, lime juice, salt, honey if needed, and anything you cooked. Blend until silky. If it’s too thick, a splash of water or vinegar will fix it.
04 - Pour that smooth mix into a saucepan. Set it on medium heat and let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes. Stir every now and then. Don’t let it boil, just let the flavors blend and thicken up.
05 - Taste test time! Too spicy? Dial it back with more pineapple or vinegar. Not hot enough? Add more peppers or sprinkle in seeds. Want sweeter? Add honey until it hits the perfect flavor for you.
06 - Leave your hot sauce to cool. Pour it into cleaned jars or bottles, and it’s fridge-ready for up to 3 months. Heads up—it tastes even better after chilling for a bit!

# Notes:

01 - Turn up the heat with a bold sauce that’s equal parts fiery habanero and sweet tropical pineapple.
02 - Start mild with fewer peppers. It’s easier to crank up the spice later, but you can’t cool it down once it’s too hot!

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