Ghost Pepper Hot Sauce Recipe for 3 Cups

Instructions:

1. Don nitrile gloves immediately. Roughly chop the ghost peppers and onion into uniform pieces.
2. Combine the ghost peppers, onion, carrot, garlic, apple cider vinegar, water, and salt in a medium stainless steel saucepan.
3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes until the vegetables are tender and the aroma is pungent.
4. Carefully pour the hot mixture into a high speed blender.
5. Add the lime juice and smoked paprika.
6. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds until the sauce is completely velvety.
7. Adjust consistency with water if necessary.
8. Taste a tiny drop with a spoon and add a pinch more salt if the heat is masking the flavor.
9. Pour into a sterilized glass bottle and cool before refrigerating.