Step 1

Put on some latex gloves and open the windows.

Step 2

Stem the peppers and cut them lengthwise. Remove the seeds.

Step 3

To release more flavor roast the peppers in a skillet on medium high heat and press on them with a spatula. (about 20 seconds)If you plan on doing this with Carolina Reapers, this will release capsaicin into the air, basically pepper-spraying you and the entire house. I recommend using a gas mask (painters mask will work).

Step 4

If using dried Carolina Reaper Peppers - reconstitute the peppers by bring a pot of water (about 1/2 cup) to a boil and add the peppers. Boil for a few minutes then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Save the water for later.

Step 5

Add ALL the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Step 6

Pour the mixture back into the cooking pot.

Step 7

Bring mixture to a boil then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Step 8

Slowly pour boiling sauce into 5 oz. sauce bottles using a funnel.Be careful! This Carolina Reaper hot sauce will burn you on two levels if it gets on your skin. It will be a chemical burn AND a thermal burn.

Step 9

Flip bottles upside down to cool, this will disinfect the entire bottle.

Step 10

This ph of this hot sauce isn't low enough, so store it in the refrigerator.