Slim's Hot Pepper Sauce

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped carrot (optional)
• 10-14 small fresh  chilies, seeded and chopped (if using Habs 4-5)
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup lime juice (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Directions

1. 1

   In a sauce pan, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. (if not using carrot, skip the next two steps).

2. 2

   Add the carrots, if using, with a small amount of water.

3. 3

   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the carrots are soft.

4. 4

   Place the onion, garlic, and carrot (if using) mixture in a blender, add chiles, and puree until smooth (if needed add a small amount of water - should be smooth not runny).

5. 5

   Combine the puree, vinegar, lime juice (if using), and salt in a sauce pan and simmer until well combined.

6. 6

   Strain if desired and place in bottles and refrigerate.