Fire Sauce Recipe

This addictive Fire Sauce recipe is a family favorite, used on everything from eggs and hash browns to tacos and burritos! Triple the batch – you'll want to. Get ready for a flavor explosion that's easy to make and endlessly versatile.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 80.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fire Sauce

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How to Make Fire Sauce

  1. In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1 (15-ounce) can tomato paste and 1/2 cup water until completely smooth.
  2. Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more, to taste), and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
  6. Pour into an airtight glass container and refrigerate. The flavor will deepen as it sits!
  7. Enjoy this versatile sauce on eggs, hash browns, tacos, burritos, and more!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

89 g

Sugar

37g

Fat

0g

Carbs

5g

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