Stop Buying Sriracha (Make it Healthier at Home!)

[@racheldebasitis8184]

This looks wonderful! Last year I made a fermented hot sauce using Habaneros - I give it to my father and brother, both of whom like really spicy condiments. To my surprise, the fermentation process really mellowed out the heat, to the point that I got to enjoy it too (I prefer medium heat). The flavor was amazing. I'm going to try this version as soon as I get back from vacation!

[@billierichter1379]

I've been making sriracha with my homegrown Serranos for several years. So good!!!

[@Lewisusa11]

I made this using Serrano peppers, as I could not find any red Jalapeno or Fresno peppers. I let it ferment for about month. Came out amazing, not supper hot, a little sweet. My son loves it! Me too! I used 2lbs of Serrano's and the rest per recipe. I will be doing it again with some red peppers I can find. Thanks so much Carolyn! Just got my summer recipe Anthology, can't wait to try some of those. I have tomatoes coming in fast and hard and will be loading my roaster with tomatoes, onions, and sausage for spaghetti sauce. Get a large roaster, it is a game changer for large loads, I keep mine on the sun porch. :)

[@MeMe-sy4sb]

❤ great timing, I’m growing serrano peppers from a pack of seeds I bought at ALDIs 👍

[@kristadaly]

If you really want to lighten up the heat, remove the membranes which is what holds the capsaicin (heat). The seeds touch the membranes by default so can also be responsible for some heat plus bitterness as stated in the video. Thank you for the detailed steps! With plenty of serrano and jalapeno peppers in the garden, it's time to give this recipe a go!

[@claudiamartindelcampo2300]

Hi, your videos are amazing 😻 I love how you teach us how to preserve food 😊is amazing

[@sheliaheverin8822]

I grew extra jalapeno plants this year to see if I can get enough red peppers. Fingers crossed.

[@angelalacy8212]

I used fresh organic green Piri-Piri from our Asia shop in town (nothing red available). But an airtight blender would be good next time. Breathing in those aromas while blending was a special experience. The sauce is really awesome (though in my case green).

[@wilmavanbeek1513]

Caroline, i noticed your knife is not too sharp, please remember a sharp knife is a safe knife🙂, love your channel!

[@kimberlynoe3567]

Yum! I’ve started making my own also. It’s soooo much better!

[@amyl.3236]

Ohh I have been making fire sauce for a couple of years! My hubby loves it!

[@CowbellFarm]

I’m in central Alabama so I have peppers like crazy!!!

[@tomaitoe]

I just picked a bunch of red jalapeños and didn't know what to do with them! I canned a bunch of cowboy candy already and wanted something different. This is perfect!

[@rachelswanson8797]

The Pampered Chef strawberry huller removes those seeds really well.

[@sarahburke8955]

I can't wait for some beautiful peppers, to make this recipe- thank you Carolyn!

[@ck-sh6zj]

Can’t wait to make this!

[@KRDP]

i made your ketchup and my kitty decided she wanted caroline's ketchup, evidently it must of tasted so good she couldnt resist. 😂😂😂

[@nicoleheppner4397]

Yup

[@dancnluc1]

Looks really good.

[@suel1634]

How long will this last in the fridge? 1 month? 6? 12? Are there other ways to store it to last longer? Such as freezing or dehydrating? I try to make big batches to last the year so i don't have to use store bought ingredients to make it in the winter, so most things I can.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

It will last in the fridge up to a few months.

[@EveryDayAmityShay]

This is perfect 👌

[@kevinduden9222]

Would it be okay to cold smoke the peppers beforehand and maybe add a tablespoons of fermented pickle juice to kick start it?

[@Jonathan-rg7kr]

This may have been asked but can we substitute honey for the brown suagar? I done eat sugar but I have a beekeeper in the family. I didnt know if honey will not let the fermentation take place. I have been lactofermenting for a couple years but never tried sugar in any recipe. How about sugar in the raw also? Thanks and happy gardening and fermenting

[@olivialindauer1817]

We pickled cowboy candy, I did use gloves but somehow the juice still got on my hands and I slept with my hands in a cup of milk that night.😂

[@HomesteadingFamily]

😂

[@DebraHuckins]

What do you put the siracha sauce on? Add in recipes?

[@FineFeatheredHomestead]

Soups, stews, eggs, and tacos.

[@NedDenver]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dawnjoyce2724]

Can I use cayenne peppers or bell peppers?

[@HomesteadingFamily]

You could use either!

[@vanessasmith1083]

Was wondering if you guys were going to be at the modern homesteading conference in cda I'd 2025

[@audreychamberlain]

How do you store it? In the frig?

[@islandgrl7346]

Her blog with the recipe has the storage options.

[@HomesteadingFamily]

Refrigeration - Up to a few months - Keep in airtight containers, away from direct light, and ensure the fridge temperature is steady. Pantry Storage - Several weeks - Make sure it’s fully fermented and the pH is under 4.6. After that, seal it well in sterilized jars.

[@louiseswart1315]

I've had chemical burns from both garlic(peeled a whole bag full) and peppers under my nails, though I washed my hands with neat chlorine bleach to neutralize the juice. Really rather wear those gloves!

[@wizelbee]

How many lbs. of red serranos or red jalapenos?

[@HomesteadingFamily]

We have the directions here: homesteadingfamily.com/homemade-fermented-sriracha-recipe/

[@freerangefarmin2964]

Also nitrile gloves and peppers are a bad idea, they are porous and traps the juices, speaking from a very bad experience!

[@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde1178]

I never took you guys to be liars. The email I received about gut health this morning, in it you said, just a “few years ago you all were sick with stomach flus all the time, you began making yogurt and the such. And now over a decade later….. you rarely get stomach flu’s. In the world we live now very few live with integrity, I am disappointed in you Carolyn. Look, it is your story but don’t lie.

[@amyl.3236]

Where do you think she was lying? I'm baffled.