Slim'S Hot Pepper Sauce

• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped carrot (optional)
• 10 -14 small fresh chilies, seeded and chopped (if using Habs 4-5)
• 1/2 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup lime juice (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1. In a sauce pan, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. (if not using carrot, skip the next two steps).
2. Add the carrots, if using, with a small amount of water.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the carrots are soft.
4. Place the onion, garlic, and carrot (if using) mixture in a blender, add chiles, and puree until smooth (if needed add a small amount of water - should be smooth not runny).
5. Combine the puree, vinegar, lime juice (if using), and salt in a sauce pan and simmer until well combined.
6. Strain if desired and place in bottles and refrigerate.

onion, garlic, vegetable oil, carrot, fresh chilies, white vinegar, lime juice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slims-hot-pepper-sauce-383499 (may not work)