I grew up on home made hot sauce and I don't think anyone ever fermented anything. I just remember ground chili peppers, salt, chop up whatever firm fruits (gre

I grew up on home made hot sauce and I don't think anyone ever fermented anything. I just remember ground chili peppers, salt, chop up whatever firm fruits (green mangoes, etc.) or vegetables were on hand and add enough vinegar or lime juice so it wasn't dry. Put that in a jar and there's your sauce.