need suggestions

[Dyce51]

I know that most Hot Sauces are made with vinegar. I don't wanna use any in the new one I am working on. What else could be used instead? All of my other Hot Sauces have some sort of vinegar in them. Now I wanna have a different one.....with out the vinegar flavor....

[chilehunter]

lime juice, or I think any fruit with enough citric acid will work ?
I just picked up a bottle of marie sharps orange pulp hab sauce, it sounded good to try, which I havent opened yet since I have some other bottles to use up before opening this bottle. it has orange pulp & lime juice also some vinegar.

[imaguitargod]

Lemon or lime juice.

[Three_D]

I'm new to your forum and have thought the same thing myself. I have used different wines and have had pretty good results. the alcohol in the wine will pull the capsaicin out of the pepper. I have tried this by cooking and just cold. I would also think hard apple cider would be really good.

Looking forward to being a member.

Three_D

[dreamtheatervt]

Any citrus fruit juice should work; orange, tangerine, and grapefruit being the commercially available ones that I know of (don't think Ugli fruit is available). Pineapple would also be an option. Kiwifruit, quince, and most small berries (blueberry and smaller) would also be viable.

[pao1x]

What's wrong with using a tomato base?

[chilehunter]

theres nothing wrong with using a tomatoe base, if you like that flavor strait up. but for me I cant stand that tomatoe taste in my hot sauces when eating the hot sauce just on some chips, but mixed in a whole food dish I dont mind it.
to each their own.

[Dyce51]

OK great...you guys gave me some good options. For the mixture that I am going to use the vinegar is the wrong taste. Maybe Lime juice will work out...we'll see....thanks again

But I can use just the juice and NO vinegar....right?

[thehotpepper.com]

But I can use just the juice and NO vinegar....right?
Well, that was your original question, so... yes! :D

[marcosauces]

Juices are fine...

[Dyce51]

Thank you very much!