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реактор №4
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реактор №4 (Reactor No. 4) is a super spicy, super garlicky hot sauce
that is great on eggs, sandwiches, and so much more. We recommend
freezing it in smaller jars to have on hand, because this makes a
fairly large batch.


Ingredients
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  -- 15 yellow scorpion chilis
  -- 1 yellow capsicum
  -- 5 large *heads* of garlic
  -- 1 large onio
  -- 3/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  -- 1/2 cup water
  -- 1.5 tbsp salt
  -- 2 tsp liquid smoke


Preparation
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First, cut the yellow scorpions in half. Wear rubber gloves, do not
touch the outside of the gloves when you remove them, and clean them
with soap and *cold* water - hot water will create capsaicin steam and
teargas you. Cut the capsicum into strips that can lay flat. Roast the
chilis and capsicum in the oven under the broiler skin-side up until
the skins are blackened. Hold your breath when removing them from the
oven, and let them cool for a few minutes before handling them
closely. Use forks or gloves to peel off the blackened skin, and put
them in a pot.

Peel off most of the skin of the garlic heads and drizzle them
generously with oil. Roast these in the oven at 160C for around 1.5
hours until the garlic is thoroughly softened (like spreadable
butter). Peel all of the cloves and put them in the pot with the
chilis.

While the garlic is roasting, dice the onion and put it in a different
pot with a generous splash of olive oil. Caramelize the onions
thoroughly, until chocolately brown and transformed into slurry. The
trick to this process is to use high heat at first until browned, then
turn the heat down slightly and sprinkle in a pinch (1/4-1/2 tsp or
so) of baking soda. Stir thoroughly and then frequently afterwards to
prevent burning. Add a splash of water whenever the mixture dries out
or threatens to burn.

Add the browned onions to the pot with the chilis and garlic, and then
add the remaining ingredients. Simmer together and then immersion
blend until smooth.