Homemade Hot Sauce
Spice up your pantry with this vibrant and tangy homemade hot sauce, a simple yet irresistible concoction bursting with bold flavor. Crafted with fresh chili peppers (choose your favorite heat level from habanero, jalapeño, or serrano), garlic, and a perfectly balanced blend of white vinegar, sugar, and salt, this sauce offers a fiery kick with a touch of sweetness. Ready in just 25 minutes, this recipe is perfect for drizzling over tacos, scrambled eggs, or grilled veggies—or stirring into soups and marinades for an extra zing. Plus, with easy blending instructions and tips for customizing heat, it’s newbie-friendly while delivering gourmet quality. Make a batch, bottle it up, and enjoy a homemade hot sauce that stays fresh for months in your fridge!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces Fresh chili peppers (e.g., habanero, jalapeño, or serrano)
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 1 cup White vinegar
- 0.5 cup Water
- 1 tablespoon Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Wash the chili peppers thoroughly and remove the stems. For a milder hot sauce, you can also remove some or all of the seeds.
Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the chili peppers, garlic, white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the peppers have softened.
Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend on high speed until smooth. Be cautious when blending hot liquids by holding the blender lid in place with a kitchen towel to avoid spills.
Taste the hot sauce and adjust the seasoning, such as adding more salt or sugar if desired.
Strain the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any solids for a smoother sauce. (This step is optional if you prefer a more textured sauce.)
Transfer the hot sauce to a sterilized glass bottle or jar and seal tightly.
Store the hot sauce in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Shake well before each use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
150 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.6 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2388 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.2 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 2.5 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 625 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
