Slim'S Hot Pepper Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion
2 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped carrot (optional)
10 -14 small fresh chilies, seeded and chopped (if using Habs 4-5)
1/2 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup lime juice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Preparation

In a sauce pan, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft. (if not using carrot, skip the next two steps).
Add the carrots, if using, with a small amount of water.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the carrots are soft.
Place the onion, garlic, and carrot (if using) mixture in a blender, add chiles, and puree until smooth (if needed add a small amount of water - should be smooth not runny).
Combine the puree, vinegar, lime juice (if using), and salt in a sauce pan and simmer until well combined.
Strain if desired and place in bottles and refrigerate.