Homemade Sriracha

INGREDIENTS

2 lb

jalapeño or serrano peppers (98% of them should be red - this is all about color)

3/4 cup

brown sugar

8 cloves

garlic, roughly chopped

3 1/2 tsp

kosher salt

1/2 tsp

smoked paprika

2/3 cup

distilled vinegar

2 tbsp

honey or agave nectar