Simple Hot Sauce
Spice up your meals with this vibrant and tangy Simple Hot Sauce, a quick and easy homemade condiment that packs a fiery punch! Featuring fresh red chili peppers, aromatic garlic, and a tangy splash of white vinegar, this recipe strikes the perfect balance of heat and flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this hot sauce is enhanced with a touch of sugar and salt for depth, and its smooth consistency is achieved with a quick blend and optional straining. Perfect for drizzling over tacos, eggs, or grilled veggies, this versatile sauce is a must-have for spice lovers. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge, ensuring you’ll always have a bold, homemade kick on hand.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 10 pieces fresh red chili peppers
- 2 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups white vinegar
- 0.25 cups water
- 1 teaspoons sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Rinse the red chili peppers and remove the stems. For a milder sauce, remove the seeds; otherwise, leave them in for more heat.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them.
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped chili peppers and garlic to the saucepan and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Pour in the white vinegar and water, then stir in the sugar and salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, until the peppers have softened and the liquid has slightly reduced.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool for a few minutes.
Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a splash of water if the sauce is too thick.
Strain the blended sauce through a fine mesh sieve into a clean jar or bottle to remove any solids, if desired.
Allow the hot sauce to cool completely before sealing the jar or bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
213 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1201 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.3 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.6 g | ||
| Protein | 2.4 g | 5% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 42 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.9 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 827 mg | 18% | |
*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.
