Fermented Hot Sauce

Name: Fermented Hot Sauce
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 h
Total time: 120 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 cups filtered water; 6 1/4 teaspoons finely ground sea salt (or Pink Himalayan salt) – use 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, per 1 cup of water; 2 Quart Mason Jar; 16 ounces fresh chili peppers, sliced in half (about 6-7 cups) seeds & stem removed, see notes; 1 carrot, very thinly sliced 1/16th-inch (do not peel!); 4-8 garlic cloves, cut into quarters; 1-2 shallots, sliced (or ½ an onion); optional: herbs (oregano, cilantro, celery leaves) and spices (cumin, coriander, chipotle powder, smoked paprika); 1-3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, (optional- for extra tang and for more healthy probiotics); honey or sugar to taste (optional, good if making Sriracha style); If your hot sauce is not hot enough, you can always add cayenne or ground chipotle to taste. Free free to add spices ( 1/2- 1 teaspoon) cumin, coriander, chipotle, allspice, etc. Make this your own