[Susanleech]

I grew out of the whole super hot sauce thing long ago. It's gotta have taste, or I don't want it. For my hot sauce, I use homegrown habaneros and chiles. I mix some fresh cilantro, basil, and spearmint then mash them into a paste with a mortar and pestle. I toss the peppers and the herb paste into a food processor, along with a small amount of lemon juice, and chop everything up until it's semi liquid.

I'll mix that in with other sauces for a marinade with a little extra kick, or mix it with some fresh chopped tomatoes for salsa.