-> Beets. Now *there's* an idea that had never even occurred to me...every x Well, hot pickled beets are delicious. x ->time I made up my own habbie sauces I used either carrots (for -> standard -> vinegary hot sauce) or mangoes (for mustard-base Barbados sauce.) That x You have me curious. Mango I understand, due to the flavor it adds. But I've never heard an explanation for why folks put something as bland and bulky as carrot in a hot sauce. Can you explain me why this is a good idea? My sauce is half habs, half other very hot peppers that round out the flavor, and just enough vinegar and brine for processing. And that's all, except for the love and the aging. It's thick and delicious and fragrant, and it's nice and hot. I can imagine it wth mango, but what would I gain from carrots? x Rain @@@@ \\\\\