Simple Hot Sauce Recipe

Ignite your taste buds with this incredibly easy hot sauce recipe! Perfect for adding a fiery kick to your chili, tacos, or any dish needing a spicy boost. Ready in just 20 minutes, this recipe is a must-try for hot sauce lovers of all levels.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 380.8 kcal
Protein 32g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Hot Sauce

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How to Make Simple Hot Sauce

  1. Halve 1 pound of fresh chili peppers (e.g., jalapeños, serranos) and remove the stems.
  2. Carefully remove the seeds and membranes from the chili halves. (Note: Wearing gloves is recommended for handling chili peppers.)
  3. Combine the chili halves, 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor.
  4. Process until the mixture is completely smooth, about 3-4 minutes, scraping down the sides as needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

182g

Fat

5g

Carbs

29g