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Pibil Hot Sauce

Mix up wing night with this sauce inspired by the flavors of the Yucatán penninsula!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red onion (or half a large)
  • 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 5 ounces sour orange juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground annatto powder
  • 2 habaneros, deseeded and deveined, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions

  • Dice the red onion and add to a small pot over medium-low heat. Gently saute 3-4 min until beginning to turn translucent.
  • Add minced garlic, oregano, salt, and tomato paste. Continue to saute 4-5 min until the raw garlic smell is gone and the onion is completely cooked through. Lower the heat if the onion begins to brown.
  • While the onion is cooking, WEAR GLOVES and prepare your habaneros. I do not recommend handling with bare hands. Set aside, this is blended into the sauce raw.
  • Once the onion has cooked down, add the annatto and sour orange juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 more minutes. Taste for salt and add more if you prefer.
  • Add the cooked ingredients to your preferred vessel for stick blending and add the butter and prepared habaneros. I prefer to stick blend this recipe as it makes a little under 2 cups. If you use a normal sized blender, treat appropriately as this is a hot liquid. Prop the lid part way and cover the vent with a paper towel or kitchen towel. Blend on a low setting first, then high to puree. Serve or refrigerate.