Homemade Hot Sauce

Homemade Hot Sauce

100 servings
A quick and easy, non-fermented hot sauce using whatever red hot pepper you have. Similar to Frank's Red Hot Sauce or Sriracha. Recipe modified slightly Sept, 2023.

Ingredients

  • red hot peppers

    cayenne, jalapeno, serrano, fresno, etc

    10 oz
  • fresh garlic

    roughly chopped

    3 cloves
  • roughly chopped onion
    ½ c
  • salt
    1 tsp
  • apple cider vinegar or white vinegar
    1 ½ c
  • water
    ½ c
  • honey

    optional

    2 tsp

Directions

  1. 1

    Wear gloves when handling this many hot peppers! Wash and remove stems from peppers. Chop roughly into small pieces (Kitchen scissors work great for slender peppers). Keep or remove seeds and white ribs depending on how much heat you want. The more you leave in, the hotter your sauce will be.

  2. 2

    Combine peppers, garlic and onion with vinegar and water in pot and simmer for 20 minutes until peppers have softened. Remove from heat and let cool for 15 minutes.

  3. 3

    Transfer to blender or use immersion blender to puree the mix. Caution, the hot pepper fumes will be strong, open the blender lid away from you.

  4. 4

    Taste the puree and decide if you'd like more salt or a little honey to round out the flavour. Have a little cheese nearby, just in case.

  5. 5

    Strain out seeds using fine sieve or cheesecloth. If sauce is too thick, add a little more vinegar or water.

  6. 6

    Pour into sterilized jars or bottles (pint/2cup/500ml). (Wash then boil in water for 10 minutes.)

  7. 7

    Seal with lid and keep refrigerated for up to 6 months. Flavour will be best after letting it age for at least 2 weeks.

  8. 8

    Makes about 2 cups or 100 teaspoon sized servings!

Homemade Hot Sauce

Homemade Hot Sauce

35 min100 servings3 cal

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About this Recipe

Tired of store-bought hot sauces that don't quite hit the mark? This quick and easy homemade hot sauce recipe lets you craft a vibrant, flavorful condiment that’s ready in just over half an hour. You'll love how simple it is to bring restaurant-quality heat and tang right to your kitchen table.

Why This Hot Sauce Works

Unlike traditional fermented hot sauces, this recipe offers a rapid path to rich flavor, delivering a condiment that’s ready to enjoy in a mere 35 minutes. The combination of fresh red hot peppers, aromatic garlic, and savory onion, all brightened by a generous amount of vinegar, creates a bright, tangy heat reminiscent of popular sauces like Frank's Red Hot or Sriracha. It’s a testament to simple, fresh ingredients making a big impact.

When you make this homemade hot sauce, you can expect a bold, piquant kick with a refreshing tang from the vinegar, underpinned by aromatic garlic and onion. The final result is a smooth, pourable, and vibrantly colored sauce, perfect for drizzling, dipping, or mixing into your favorite dishes. With a generous yield of 100 servings, you’ll have plenty of this versatile condiment to spice up meals for weeks to come.

Customization & Variations

The beauty of this homemade hot sauce lies in its adaptability. You can easily tailor the heat level by choosing your preferred red hot peppers, whether you lean towards the mildness of fresnos, the classic kick of cayenne, or the fiery punch of serranos. For a touch of sweetness to balance the heat, you have the option to include honey. Additionally, you can adjust the type of vinegar, opting for either apple cider vinegar or white vinegar, to fine-tune the tanginess to your palate.

This versatile hot sauce is an essential condiment for nearly any meal. It’s fantastic for adding a zesty punch to tacos, wings, or simply as a dipping sauce for appetizers. You’ll find it’s the perfect companion for grilled meats, breakfast eggs, and roasted vegetables, elevating every bite with its bold flavor.

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