Tabasco Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 dozen Tabasco or other long hot red peppers
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon horseradish
• 1 cup hot vinegar

Instructions

1. Add 1 cup water to the peppers and garlic. Cook until tender, then press through fine sieve. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer until blended.
2. Pour into hot ball jars; seal at once.
3. Use a water bath for 10 to 15 minutes.

Notes

The sauce may be thinned, as used, with either vinegar or salad oil.

Attribution

The Ball Blue Book Vol. X 1947