Pique Criollo: Puerto Rican Hot Sauce
Manolo López•Feb 14, 2025
Manolo López is a Puerto Rican chef and cultural producer who shares his homeland's flavors through innovative dining experiences and community events. Through food and storytelling, he builds bridges between communities while celebrating Puerto Rican culture.
Instructions
Whisk lime juice, apple cider vinegar, white vinegar, salt, and sugar in a bowl until dissolved.
Blend the hot peppers in a food processor or smash them in a mortar.
In an empty bottle, add the thyme, culantro, cilantro, bay leaf, oregano, ají dulce peppers, black peppercorns, garlic, and blended hot peppers.
Use a funnel to pour in the liquid mixture, filling to the middle of the bottle neck.
Top with oil, seal, and shake.
Let ferment near a window for one week, then enjoy.
