Spice island hot sauce

2 Cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1Papaya, ripe, chopped
1Onion, chopped
2Garlic cloves, minced
4Habaneros, stemmed, seeded
1tablespoonGinger, finely grated
cupDark rum
cupLime juice
½teaspoonSalt
teaspoonHoney
teaspoonCardamom, ground
teaspoonAnise, ground
teaspoonCloves, ground
teaspoonTurmeric, ground
pinchNutmeg
pinchCinnamon
Pepper to taste

Directions

Combine all ingredients in blender and puree just until smooth, or about 1 minute, taking care not to overblend or aerate. Pur into a saucepan and bring to a boil, then simmer gently, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool before bottling.

The sauce will keep for approximately 6 weeks in the refrigerator.

This sauce makes a good dip for vegetables as well as a good marinade for all types of meat, poultry and fish.