Fermented Chipotle Pepper Hot Sauce

Step 1

Dissolve the sea salt into the filtered water to create a salt water brine, set aside

Step 2

Chop the dehydrated chipotle peppers, onion and garlic

Step 3

Place those ingredients in a small glass jar

Step 4

Smash everything down to eliminate air pockets and encourage the onions to begin to release their juices

Step 5

Pour in salt water brine until everything is submerged

Step 6

Place a glass weight on top to ensure everything remains submerged under the brine during the fermenting process

Step 7

Cover jar with airlock device or lid

Step 8

Allow to ferment at room temperature for at least 21 days

Step 9

After 21 days, drain out excess brine and reserve

Step 10

Process everything else in a food processor

Step 11

Then add the brine back in until the chipotle hot sauce reaches your desired consistency