Scotch bonnets in NYC

Posted by jigga, May 18, 2009 at 11:57 AM

Just returned from a great vacation in Turks and Caicos. On the recommendation of a Middle Caicos native (200 ppl live there) we went to the airport (!!!) for island food. It was fantastic and they had this GREAT vinegar sauce I would like to reproduce at home. The main ingredient is Scotch Bonnet peppers, and in addition to being SPICY, the peppers seemed to be very fruity. Does anyone have a good recommendation on where to find a fresh version of these peppers? After research here and at Chowhound, I have not found any specific recos.

I went to a market uptown (96th and Lex, I live on 89) that carries many mexican items and they did not have. I went to the Food Emporium and they looked old and not worth it.

When can I expect to see them at the farmers market? That would be ideal for me (but I dont know if I can wait :)

FYI, I plan to mix the cut up Scotch bonnets with:
White vinegar
sliced carrots
sliced onion
shredded cabbage
clove
whole black peppercorn
Salt

PS: After having this sauce, I am leaning towards believing that Scotch Bonnets do not equal Habaneros. Please discuss.

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