yucatan gold

1 Pinch
Whitewater, WI
Updated on Nov 12, 2025

This spicy vinegar is said to be as common as ketchup in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico. Add a few drops or splashes to liven up a dish. The pickled pepper slices can be minced and added to guacamole, beans & rice, or any dish that you like. If you make this without wearing gloves, don't touch your eyes afterwards!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Roast
yield 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 orange or yellow fresh habanero chile peppers
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 1/4 salt
  • white vinegar, as needed

How To Make yucatan gold

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 200 degrees F. Roast whole chiles for 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Cool. Cut in half and remove stems and seeds. Then cut into quarters or strips.
  • Step 3
    Place in a jar with 4 lime slices, salt, and cover with vinegar.
  • Step 4
    Seal the jar and let it sit for at least one day. It will get hotter the longer it sits. Because it is in vinegar, it will keep for a long time in the refrigerator.

Discover More

Culture: Mexican
Category: Salsas
Keyword: #hot
Keyword: #Mexico
Keyword: #habanero
Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Roast

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