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Smoked Mango Habanero (Extra Hot)

A BBQ finisher — brush on in the last 2 minutes of grilling.

MexicanOtherEasy30 minBy Charles Bonetti

Ingredients

Servings
12
  • 6 habaneros
  • 6 serranos
  • 1 ripe mango (or 1 heaping cup pineapple)
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 0.5 cup white vinegar
  • 0.5 cup cider vinegar (240 ml total)
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 0.5 tsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (optional) or lightly char peppers on a grill
  • 1 Pinch allspice (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Char or dry-toast peppers and garlic until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Simmer all ingredients 8–10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Blend ultra-smooth; balance salt, sweet, and acid, then bottle.

  4. 4

    Stir 2–3 tbsp into ketchup for a killer fry sauce.

  5. 5

    Swap mango for peaches when in season.