Spice up your meals with this fiery ghost pepper green sauce recipe!

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Spice up your meals with this fiery ghost pepper green sauce recipe!
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 25, 2024

This ghost pepper green sauce is not for the faint of heart. Made with fresh ghost peppers, tomatillos, garlic, and cilantro, this sauce packs a serious punch. Use it sparingly to add a kick to tacos, eggs, or grilled meats.

Ingredients

  • 6-8 fresh ghost peppers
  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • Salt to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler to high.
  2. Place tomatillos on a baking sheet and broil for 5-7 minutes, until charred.
  3. Remove tomatillos from oven and let cool.
  4. In a blender, combine ghost peppers, roasted tomatillos, garlic, cilantro, and lime juice.
  5. Blend until smooth, adding water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  6. Season with salt to taste.
  7. Transfer sauce to a glass jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Interesting Facts

  • Ghost peppers are one of the spiciest chili peppers in the world, reaching over 1 million Scoville heat units.
  • Tomatillos are a staple in Mexican cuisine, adding a tangy and citrusy flavor to dishes.
  • This sauce is perfect for those who love a good heat challenge and enjoy experimenting with different levels of spiciness.