How to Make Fermented Hot Sauce

Directions

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   Cut peppers and any other ingredients (like onions, garlic, carrots or fruit) in 1” pieces and pack into fermentation jar.
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   Combine salt and water, stir until salt is fully dissolved to make the brine.
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   Add fermentation weight and pour in brine to cover, vegetables should be fully submerged.
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   Top with lid and airlock (Need help? Check out our Guide to Using an Airlock). Let ferment for 2-3 weeks at room temperature out of direct sunlight.
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   Add vegetables to blender with 1 cup of the fermentation liquid. Blend until smooth and then add white vinegar to taste. Hot sauce will keep refrigerated for at least 2 months.