I can offer you a delicious take on the traditional Bajan hot pepper sauce that you can enjoy at home. This version is inspired by the rich and spicy flavors commonly found in Bajan sauces.

Ingredients:

– 10 Scotch bonnet peppers (seeded for less heat, or with seeds for extra heat)
– 1 large onion, chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
– 1 cup yellow mustard
– 1/2 cup white vinegar
– 1/4 cup vegetable oil
– 1/4 cup lime juice (freshly squeezed)
– 1 tsp salt
– 1 tsp sugar
– 1 tbsp turmeric powder
– 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
– 1/2 tsp ground allspice
– 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Peppers and Vegetables:**
– Wear gloves to handle the Scotch bonnet peppers to avoid skin irritation.
– Remove the stems and seeds (if desired for less heat) from the peppers.
– Chop the peppers, onions, carrots, and garlic into small pieces.

2. **Cook the Vegetables:**
– In a medium pot, add the chopped carrots and cover them with water.
– Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the carrots are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
– Drain the carrots and set them aside to cool slightly.

3. **Blend the Ingredients:**
– In a blender or food processor, combine the Scotch bonnet peppers, cooked carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, yellow mustard, white vinegar, vegetable oil, lime juice, salt, sugar, turmeric powder, mustard powder, allspice, and cumin.
– Blend until the mixture is smooth. You can add a bit of water if the sauce is too thick for your liking.

4. **Cook the Sauce:**
– Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan.
– Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
– Cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to mellow and develop.

5. **Cool and Store:**
– Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the sauce cool to room temperature.
– Transfer the cooled sauce into sterilized glass bottles or jars.
– Store the sauce in the refrigerator. It should keep for several months.

6. **Enjoy:**
– Use Marky Mark’s Inspired Bajan Hot Pepper Sauce to add a fiery kick to your favorite dishes, from grilled meats and fish to rice and beans.

Feel free to adjust the number of Scotch bonnet peppers based on your heat preference. Remember, Bajan hot pepper sauces are typically quite spicy, so proceed with caution if you’re not used to high levels of heat in your food.

Enjoy your homemade Bajan Hot Pepper Sauce!