PIQUE (PUERTO RICAN STYLE HOT SAUCE)
I'm told every household in Puerto Rico has a bottle of pique on the table. And every family has their own version. You can use any hot peppers you like, according to your heat tolerance. All measurements are adjustable to your taste. You will need 1 clean, empty glass bottle of about 12-ounce capacity with a tight fitting lid(In Puerto Rico they traditionally use rum bottles). If there is a removable plastic shaker top, that is even better! Remove the shaker top prior to filling and set aside. An empty rice wine vinegar bottle works very well.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Peppers
Time 10m
Yield 1 batch
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Drop the garlic cloves, peppercorns, salt and bay leaf (and any of your optional additions) down into the bottle.
- Remove the stems from the hot peppers. Leave the seeds and membranes intact if you want your Pique spicy! If necessary, slice the peppers lengthwise until they are a size that fits easily into the mouth of the bottle. Insert peppers (or peppers strips) into the bottle.
- Use a funnel to pour vinegar into the bottle to cover the peppers and spices. If your bottle has a shaker top, snap it back into place, add the lid and set out on the counter for two days. After two days, store your Pique in the refrigerator.
- You can top off with vinegar when it starts getting low with more vinegar. When the peppers start losing their punch, use a chopstick to remove the peppers and start over!
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Hugh Hogan
[email protected]This is the best pique sauce I've ever had. It's got the perfect amount of heat and flavor. I used it to make some enchiladas and they were incredible. The sauce really made the dish. I'll definitely be making this sauce again and again.
Luke Reddin
[email protected]I love this recipe! The sauce is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I've used it on chicken, fish, and rice. It adds a great kick of flavor to everything. I highly recommend this recipe.
Tabinda rahat
[email protected]This pique sauce is just what I was looking for. It's got a great flavor and it's not too spicy. I've used it on everything from chicken to fish to eggs. It's also great as a dipping sauce for fries and vegetables. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this sauce. It has a nice heat that builds slowly. I used it to make some tacos and it was perfect. The sauce added a lot of flavor without being too overpowering. I'll definitely be making this
Muhammad Ahmer
[email protected]This pique sauce is a game-changer! I used to buy store-bought hot sauce, but now I make my own. It's so much better and it's so easy to customize. I love adding different peppers to create different flavors. This sauce is a must-have in my kitchen.
Dulla tolu Dulla
[email protected]I love this recipe! The sauce is so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on chicken, fish, and even eggs. It adds a great kick of flavor to everything. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jamie Hatcher
[email protected]This pique sauce is amazing! It's got the perfect balance of heat and flavor. I used it to make some mofongo and it was incredible. The sauce really brought out the flavor of the plantains. I'll definitely be making this sauce again.