• @nieceandtows
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    22 months ago

    Do I need the gum and potassium sorbate? Can I make it without them?

    • @[email protected]OP
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      2 months ago

      same jalapeño recipe without xanthan gum:

      if you shake it up it’s fine but it settles within a day.

      I looked at all my favorite hot sauces and every single one used xanthan gum so i guess I’m a fan.

      the potassium sorbate I actually bought for a different recipe but added since I had it it’s just a cheap preservative

      • @nieceandtows
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        32 months ago

        Thank you for the details, that’s very helpful. Any idea how long the sauce would last without a preservative?

        • @[email protected]OP
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          12 months ago

          It should last a good long while if you keep it sealed in the fridge, > 6 months. According to my sources you can ferment peppers for years if you are careful about not letting oxygen get to them!