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    Hot Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe

    Dec 19, 2022 by Helene Dsouza

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    Helene Dsouza
    Super hot mango habanero sauce with whole fresh ingredients. This sauce will bring you tears of happiness!
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    1 jar
    RECIPE
    Super Hot Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe [DIY]

    My super hot Mango Habanero Sauce with real fresh habanero chili peppers and mango fruit.

    This sauce is irresistibly hot and sweet, plus it also looks stunning!

    mango habanero hot sauce
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    This is part of my homemade hot sauce series, which also includes the Thai sweet chili sauce and Buffalo sauce.

    Jump to:
    • 🔪 How to make it?
    • 🥭 Ingredients
    • 💭 How hot is this sauce?
    • 💡 Tips
    • 🍱 Storing
    • 📜 Uses
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🔪 How to make it?

    Here is a quick overview to give you an idea of how this sauce is made. The full recipe is on the recipe card.

    Step 1

    Blend mango, habaneros, ginger, garlic, and water to a smooth paste.

    blend mango habanero peppers garlic and ginger

    Step 2

    Transfer and heat up in a small saucepan.

    Stir in vinegar, salt, and black pepper and cook until it bubbles.

    season hot mango sauce

    Step 3

    Take from the heat and mix in lime juice.

    Transfer to a clean bottle or jar.

    take from heat and stir in lime juice, bottle up

    🥭 Ingredients

    The habanero mango hot sauce is prepared with real whole ingredients, you will need fresh Mangoes and habanero pepper chilies.

    • Mango - fresh
    • Habanero Pepper Chilies - fresh
    • Vinegar
    • Ginger - Helps in preserving and adds flavor
    • Garlic - Ginger's best friend. Helps to preserve as well and compliments the ginger.
    • Salt
    • Black Pepper
    • Juice of a Lime - Adds some more acidity but also a touch of citrus, which will complete your hot sauce.

    Mango

    Pick a Mango variety that is super sweet.

    The sweeter, the better, and I love using deep orange mangoes because the color of the sauce turns out vibrant and fuller.

    Use Mangoes that are ripe, but never ever use mangoes that are getting spoiled and mushy because these can turn your sauce bad faster and that would beat the purpose of storing this sauce for a prolonged time.

    If you don't get fresh Mangoes, then you have the option of using Mango Pulp/Puree.

    fresh orange mangoes
    Mango

    Habanero Peppers

    Use whole fresh habaneros peppers. Those are some of the hottest chili peppers out there!

    I use yellow habaneros and I don't use more than three of those hot babies, because they are seriously naughty.

    I advise that you use gloves to use habaneros because they can irritate your skin (and eyes!). Yet, you don't really need to cut open the chili peppers, I add them whole (with the stem removed) to the blender jar. So, if you are careful, you don't need to use gloves.

    I tried to make this sauce with other peppers, including African bird eye chilies and Thai bird eye chilies. It never turned out that strikingly good.

    However, I think you can substitute the habaneros here with scotch bonnets which are also very hot. They are also Caribbean peppers.

    yellow habanero peppers
    Yellow Habanero Chili Pepper

    Vinegar

    The vinegar you choose for this sauce will determine the pungent flavor of the hot sauce.

    This is a taste preference; however, I do believe that some vinegar is more suitable than others.

    Vinegar has an important part in this hot sauce. It makes sure that the sauce can be stored for a prolonged period of time, as it kills germs and anything bad that could turn your hot sauce bad.

    Vinegar preserves the mango habanero hot sauce.

    White vine vinegar might just be the best choice for this hot sauce if you want your vinegar to remain in the background to enrich the flavor profile.

    I tend to use Asian rice vinegar for sauces because it's mild, but it might be too mild. If you want it less pungent, then use rice vinegar.

    Another option is to use apple cider vinegar.

    This one is not everyone's favorite, but I love the result of my mango habanero sauce with apple cider vinegar.

    I also love using coconut vinegar, homemade fruit vinegar, or plain old white vinegar.

    close up habanero mango hot sauce

    💭 How hot is this sauce?

    Well, let's say this sauce is not made for the heat sensible.

    It's a super hot sauce thanks to the habaneros and the sweet Mango, which kind of enhances the sauce all the more with its natural sweetness.

    This Mango habanero hot sauce is hot, spicy.

    You will mostly use 1–2 Tablespoons for your food.

    That means the whole bottle/jar will last you an eternity!

    Hot sauce with habanero peppers and fruity mango

    💡 Tips

    To prepare the mango habanero sauce you will need a good blender such as a Vitamix so that the mango, habaneros, garlic, and ginger are ground properly.

    I wouldn't use a hand blender because it's not that powerful compared to a good blender and the chili is hot, so you don't want parts accidentally flying around.

    Also, the moment you blend those chilies, you will be able to smell them.

    My eyes started to itch slightly when I opened the jar, after the blending process.

    Once all ingredients are smooth, transfer the paste into a saucepan and add the remaining ingredients.

    I love using a non-stick PFOA-free saucepan. The sauce won't burn, and the flavors stay pure.

    The sauce needs to be heated, to kill all the germs because you want the hot sauce to remain for a longer period of time.

    🍱 Storing

    You can store your DIY hot sauce in glass sauce bottles or simply in jars.

    Wash out your bottles or jars, scrub them if necessary, and sterilize the jars in cooking hot water or in the oven so that all the germs die out.

    If you do that, you will extend the shelf life of your hot sauce!

    You can choose to extend the shelf-life of your hot sauce further by water-bath canning it.

    Store your jars on a shelf away from direct sunlight, heat, and humidity. Keep your hot sauce in the fridge once opened.

    If you live in a tropically hot and humid climate, store them in the fridge at all times!

    The sauce will keep well for 10 months at least in your fridge.

    📜 Uses

    1. to coat wings to make buffalo style chicken wings
    2. to dip in fried chicken, nuggets, chicken tenders
    3. over BBQ meat, ribs, and sausages
    4. drizzle over pork carnita wraps or tacos
    5. in lentil soups (one of my favorite unlikely uses)
    6. in a gourmet burger
    7. to pep up your hot dog
    8. to enhance a salad, dressing
    9. over scrambled eggs for a change
    10. in mash potato
    11. on a freshly baked pizza
    12. in your pasta sauce just before serving
    13. shrimp, fried fish and fish sticks dipping sauce
    14. dip for french fries and baked potato wedges
    15. as a salmon topping
    16. over jerk chicken
    17. as a dip with peri peri chicken
    18. as dip for egg rolls or spring rolls

    💭 FAQs

    What does it taste like?

    The sauce tastes fruity, super hot (I'm not exaggerating!), sweet, flavorful, and pungent.

    How to make this hot sauce sweet or less hot?

    Pick a sweet mango variety (i.e. Indian mangoes are very sweet!) and reduce the chilies to the minimum heat that you can take. If you want to add only 1 chili or half of it, you can do this. You can also add a 1 tablespoon Honey to make this hot sauce sweeter.

    How to make a sugar-free mango habanero sauce?

    You won't be able to make it completely sugar-free, because mango is a naturally sweet tropical fruit. But you can reduce the sweetness by picking a mango variety that isn't that sweet.

    Can I use mango nectar too?

    Mango nectar is not suitable because it contains a lot of water and sugar. You would have to cook it down a lot more to get to a thick sauce consistency. Also, the water content in the nectar would reduce the shelf-life of your mango sauce. Commercial mango nectar may also contain artificial preservatives.

    What other fruits can I add to this hot sauce?

    You can try reducing the mango quantity in the recipe and adding some peach or pineapple instead.

    Can I make this sauce with mango jam instead of fresh mango?

    Theoretically, yes, but your sauce will turn out super sweet with mango jam. It will have a different consistency too.

    Is this sauce, gluten-free or vegan?

    Yes, this mango habanero sauce is both gluten-free and vegan.

    Dear Reader, how are you planning to enjoy your mango habanero sauce?

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    📖 Recipe

    Super Hot Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe [DIY]

    Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe

    Super hot mango habanero sauce with whole fresh ingredients. This sauce will bring you tears of happiness!
    4.83 from 23 votes
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    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Caribbean
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 1 jar
    Calories: 157kcal
    Recipe by: Helene Dsouza

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Mango
    • 3 Habanero Peppers pepper stems removed
    • ½ Inch Ginger Fresh peeled
    • 2 Large Garlic Cloves peeled
    • ¼ Cup Water
    • ½ Cup Vinegar
    • ½ Teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
    • Juice of one Lime
    US - Metric

    Instructions

    • Peel and cut your mango into smaller chunks.
      1 Cup Mango
    • Add to a blender jar, mango pieces, whole habanero peppers, ginger, garlic, and water.
      1 Cup Mango, 3 Habanero Peppers, ½ Inch Ginger Fresh, 2 Large Garlic Cloves, ¼ Cup Water
    • Blend to a smooth paste.
    • Keep a saucepan ready and transfer the blended sauce to the pan. Heat up the pan with its contents. Keep over low heat setting.
    • Add the vinegar, salt, and pepper.
      ½ Cup Vinegar, ½ Teaspoon Salt, ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper Ground
    • Mix the content well and heat up gradually so that the sauce thickens.
    • Cook until the sauce bubbles on low heat. Take from heat and let cool.
    • Stir in lime juice.
      Juice of one Lime
    • Let the sauce cool a little more for 5 minutes and then bottle up. Please use only clean sterilized bottles or jars.
    • Store in a cool and dry place.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Mango Habanero Sauce Recipe
    Amount Per Serving (31 g)
    Calories 157 Calories from Fat 9
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 1g2%
    Saturated Fat 1g5%
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 1g
    Sodium 1178mg49%
    Potassium 542mg15%
    Carbohydrates 34g11%
    Fiber 4g16%
    Sugar 25g28%
    Protein 3g6%
    Vitamin A 2089IU42%
    Vitamin C 114mg138%
    Calcium 51mg5%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Olli Coker says

      October 19, 2023 at 10:44 pm

      Sorry, but I don't see a yield volume... just '1 Jar'-- which isn't useful.
      half-pint? Pint? 500ml? larger?

      Gonna try a double recipe using Scotch Bonnet peppers. I'll let you know how it turns out.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        November 01, 2023 at 2:42 pm

        Hi Olli, sorry for the late reply and for the missing info. The recipe quantity is about 12 ounces. Did you end up making it with scotch bonnet peppers? I have some growing right now, and I was playing with the idea of making this with those hot peppers too.

        Reply
    2. Rafael says

      August 31, 2021 at 12:26 am

      5 stars
      Wow that is some beautiful looking sauce.. Unfortunately I didn't grow habaneros this year but they're easy to find at the grocery store. Hopefully I can find them this color so I can make the sauce.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        September 05, 2021 at 11:21 am

        Yeah and if you can get bright orange mangoes too, that way the color will turn out bright orange. But even if you use red habaneros, you will still get a nice shade.

        Reply
    3. Mary S says

      July 19, 2021 at 11:27 pm

      5 stars
      I quadrupled the recipe and it came out so hot and smoky! I did add 4 more habaneros as mine were a bit smaller. Holy cow it’s hot! But great on anything!

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        July 20, 2021 at 2:08 pm

        Wow, that does sound hot. lol Habanero, small or large, are all hot. The size usually doesn't determine the hotness. Generally speaking, this can be applied to most chilis. Glad you loved the heat Mary. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amy says

      April 24, 2021 at 5:24 pm

      5 stars
      I love this! I've made it many times and it is always delicious. I made a new batch this morning with eight cloves of garlic, seven habaneros and about an inch long ginger knob. Otherwise I follow the recipe to a T. What I really like is the heat moves around to different places in my mouth depending on how long it's been either in my mouth or swallowed. I need to make more of your recipes, Helene! Be well.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        April 30, 2021 at 12:49 pm

        Hi Amy, I think I need to share more hot sauce recipes. Yeah I like this hot sauce too because, as you described it, the heat moves around in the mouth. Thanks so much for sharing, I appreciate it!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Neil says

      October 18, 2020 at 10:41 pm

      My homegrown orange habaneros range in size from around the size of the last joint of my pinky finger, to a few that are almost as big as a pear. So, it would be really helpful if someone could post the amount of habaneros to use *by weight* rather than just saying "3 habaneros". Anybody? Thanks!

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        October 19, 2020 at 2:31 pm

        Hi Heil, you can just add 1-2 habaneros, make a taste test, to see if it's spicy hot enough. Add more if you like. Not every chili pepper contains the same heat so giving weight details won't be that helpful.

        Reply
    6. jimAND ROSE nashwinter says

      October 02, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      going to make it and adding one ghost pepper?

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        October 03, 2020 at 2:39 pm

        I bet it's going to be super hot with a ghost pepper!! All the best

        Reply
    7. Len Blas says

      September 07, 2020 at 10:47 pm

      5 stars
      I finally decided to make this but I used two white peaches instead of the mango and it turned out just as I expected. The sweetness from the peaches added just the right amount of sugar taste for my liking. I added a couple more of the habaneros and it was devilishly HOT. Thank you so much for the recipe, this will be my “go to” for any hot sauces I need.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        September 07, 2020 at 10:48 pm

        Oh love the peach twist on this recipe! I will try that in the next days, thanks for the idea. 🙂

        Reply
    8. Wendy says

      August 04, 2020 at 3:45 am

      5 stars
      Love this. A little hotter than what I wanted so I added 1/2 cup of sugar and 1/2 cup of pineapple juice and it was perfect 👌🏼

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        August 04, 2020 at 2:35 pm

        thanks for sharing Wendy. It will be helpful to others. 🙂

        Reply
    9. Dana says

      May 14, 2020 at 10:11 pm

      5 stars
      Phenomenal! I added just a touch of honey...AMAZING!

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        May 14, 2020 at 10:26 pm

        Thanks so much for your feedback 🙏

        Reply
    10. G Denskus says

      April 30, 2020 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      Good combination of tastes. Sweet, garlicky and definitely spicy! I used red habanero peppers.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        May 01, 2020 at 10:20 pm

        Lovely! I hadn't tried it with red habaneros yet.

        Reply
    11. Jorke says

      April 16, 2020 at 3:41 pm

      5 stars
      I just love it, but i put one big habanero more! 🤭

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        November 05, 2020 at 10:05 pm

        bet it was nice hot 😀

        Reply
    12. Jorke says

      April 14, 2020 at 11:26 am

      5 stars
      I just love it, but i put one big habanero more 🤭

      Reply
    13. Steve says

      March 12, 2020 at 10:24 pm

      5 stars
      This is fckn dope af thanks for uploading this lol

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        November 05, 2020 at 10:08 pm

        you are welcome 😀

        Reply
    14. Sam says

      September 20, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      Can this be processed for longer storage? We had a bounty of habaneros this year.

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        September 20, 2019 at 10:22 pm

        Mine lasted for about 10 months in the fridge. You can sterilize the filled jars in a water bath if you are making a bigger batch. That way your sauce will last for a long time on the shelf.

        Reply
      • Peter says

        September 21, 2020 at 5:54 pm

        I also had sooo many habaneros this year some of them actually went bad

        Reply
    15. Sues says

      August 07, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      Ahh this goes so perfectly on everything! I'm a huge fan of SPICE and I love how mango and heat go so well together. Is it bad to just eat this with a spoon?? 🙂

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        August 07, 2018 at 3:21 pm

        So I did that because I couldn't help myself and just ate the hot sauce with a spoon but I did it only once because it was F-I-R-E! 😆

        Reply
    16. Lane Patten says

      August 07, 2018 at 1:38 pm

      This is an amazing sauce! And I especially love the list of other sauces at the bottom. I love, love, love sauces!!

      Reply
    17. mjskitchen says

      July 30, 2018 at 7:02 pm

      My mouth is already burning but it's a happy burn! 🙂

      Reply
      • Helene Dsouza says

        July 30, 2018 at 8:25 pm

        Ah yes the pain is bliss =D

        Reply

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