Hot sauce is a great addition to so many meals. It will go great inside your burritos, with chicken, or as a dip for your chips. If you’ve ever wanted to experiment with making hot sauce in your own kitchen, here are three recipes you’ll love.
Classic Fermented Hot Sauce
Ingredients:
- Peppers (like jalapeños, habaneros)
- garlic
- onions
- salt
- water
Chop peppers and combine them with other ingredients in a jar. Allow the mixture to ferment for a few days to weeks, blending it periodically. Strain and store for a tangy, complex-flavored hot sauce.
Vinegar-Based Hot Sauce
Ingredients:
- Peppers (such as cayenne, serrano)
- vinegar
- garlic
- salt
- optional sweetener
Blend all ingredients. Simmer the mixture for a few minutes, then strain for a vibrant, tangy sauce. Add sweetener for balance if desired.
Fruity Hot Sauce
Ingredients:
- Fruit (mango, pineapple)
- hot peppers (jalapeños, Thai chilies)
- onion
- vinegar
- Lime juice
- salt
Blend all the ingredients and simmer the mixture until thickened for a sweet, spicy hot sauce.
Customizing Your Hot Sauce
There’s so much room for experimentation. Try mixing different types of peppers for varied heat and flavor profiles. You can remove the seeds for a milder sauce, leave them in for an extra kick, or incorporate spices.
