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Peri Peri Sauce

My version of the ever famous Nando's Peri Peri sauce.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 3 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 red bell peppers seeded and sliced in half
  • 1 white onion peeled and sliced in half
  • 2 habanero peppers sliced in half
  • 1 jalapeno pepper sliced roughly
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh oregano chopped
  • 1/2 lemon juiced and zested
  • 1/4 cup white vinegar
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  • Broil pepper and onion on low for 15-20 minutes until they are charred. Let pepper and onion cool down for about 10-15 minutes
  • Once the onion and pepper are cooled, add to a blender and blend until you get a a smooth liquid consistency
  • Then add the garlic, jalapeno, habaneros, oregano, lemon juice, lemon zest, vinegar, oregano, paprika, salt, pepper, olive oil, and blend until you get a nice smooth sauce
  • Once all the ingredients are blended, add the sauce to a saucepan on low heat and add butter
  • Let the sauce simmer with the butter for about 20 minutes then take off the heat and cool
  • Store in airtight bottle in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks