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Simple Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe

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Make your own hot sauce from scratch using this easy, beginner-friendly recipe. This guide covers basic ingredients and stovetop instructions for a flavorful vinegar-based chili sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound fresh red chili peppers (like Fresno or Cayenne)
  • 1 cup distilled white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, for balance)

Instructions

  1. Wear gloves when handling peppers. Cut the stems off the chili peppers. You may leave the seeds in for more heat or remove some for a milder sauce.
  2. Place the prepared peppers, garlic, vinegar, water, and salt into a non-reactive saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then immediately reduce the heat to a simmer.
  4. Simmer uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, until the peppers are soft.
  5. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
  6. Carefully transfer the pepper mixture to a blender or use an immersion blender. Blend until completely smooth. Add the optional sugar now if using.
  7. For a smoother sauce, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on the solids to extract all liquid. Discard the solids.
  8. Pour the finished hot sauce into clean, sterilized bottles. Allow the sauce to cool completely before sealing.

Notes

  • For a fruit infused hot sauce, add 1/2 cup of chopped mango or pineapple during the simmering stage.
  • To achieve a smoky chipotle sauce recipe flavor, use dried chipotle peppers or add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke during blending.
  • Refrigerate your homemade hot sauce. It will last for several months when stored properly.
  • Adjust the vinegar and water ratio to control the final thickness and tanginess of your spicy condiment recipes.

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