PAWPAW PEPPER SAUCE

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Upgrade the hot sauce in your cupboard with this spicy-sweet homemade version, from Lucinda Scala Quinn's book "Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen."

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Vegetables     Cucumber Recipes

Yield Makes 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 carrots, peeled
1 choco (chayote), peeled and pitted, or 1 medium cucumber, peeled and seeded
6 Scotch bonnet peppers (any color)
1 small or 1/2 large pawpaw (papaya), peeled and seeded
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/3 cup white vinegar
3/4 cup water

Steps:

  • Place the carrots and choco in a food processor or blender. Blend until pulverized. Remove the stems from the Scotch bonnet peppers and add the peppers to the carrots and choco. Blend until the mixture is an even consistency. Add the pawpaw, continuing to blend until you have a uniform texture.
  • Place the mixture in a noncorrosive saucepan. Add the salt, brown sugar, vinegar, and water. Bring it to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover. Simmer it for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool completely. Place in small bottles or jars. Keep it refrigerated.

Ghost Realm
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Minouche Honore
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I've never seen pawpaws in my grocery store before. Where can I find them?


Amber carlson
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This sauce is delicious, but it's a bit too expensive for me to make regularly.


Haseeb Ashraf
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my sauce turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much vinegar.


Uchiha Madara
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This sauce is a bit too spicy for me, but I'm sure it would be great for people who like spicy food.


BDHTAMIM
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This sauce is a great way to use up leftover pawpaws. I always have a few extra on hand, and this is the perfect way to use them up.


TM PATHAN GAMING
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I love the smoky flavor in this sauce. It's perfect for grilled meats.


Kishor Japrel
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This sauce is so versatile. I've used it on chicken, fish, and even vegetables. It's always delicious.


gamerboylife!
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this sauce is just the right amount of heat for me.


Sailas nayebare
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This sauce is a great way to add some heat to your dishes. I especially like it on tacos and burritos.


Marcos Balan
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I've never cooked with pawpaws before, but this recipe made it easy. The sauce turned out great!


Fatheha Khatun
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This sauce is delicious, but it's a bit too sweet for my taste. I'll try adding less sugar next time.


Evie Larkin
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce turned out too spicy. Next time I'll use less pepper.


Mary Donkor
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This sauce is so easy to make, and it's a great way to use up ripe pawpaws. I'll definitely be making it again.


Edrick Garrison
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I love the unique flavor of pawpaw in this sauce. It's unlike anything I've ever tasted before.


Njeri Kay
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This pawpaw pepper sauce is amazing! It's got the perfect balance of sweetness, heat, and tang. I used it on chicken, fish, and even tofu, and it was delicious every time.