Homemade cayenne pepper hot sauce for a delicious kick of spices. This easy BBQ sauce recipe has just a few ingredients and is packed with heat and flavor.
Cayenne pepper hot sauce is a popular hot sauce option that is growing in demand.
If you’ve been looking for this recipe, you’re in luck because today we’re making a Spicy Cayenne Pepper Sauce.
This recipe only requires two main ingredients: cayenne pepper and white vinegar. The rest is just water, salt, and brown sugar.
The best thing about making your own hot sauce is the creativity it offers you. You control the flavor and heat, and it’s made with fresh ingredients.
How spicy is this sauce?
This sauce’s Scoville Heat Units(SHU) range from 30,000 to 50,000, making it a hot homemade sauce.
It will burn your mouth for hours if you are, so please eat spicy foods if you plan to try this.
Salsa is only for experienced people and can make you ill if ingested in large quantities or prepared incorrectly.
Ingredients
The main ingredients for the hot cayenne pepper sauce are:
Cayenne pepper
When choosing cayenne peppers for this sauce, opt for the best quality you can find.
You will need between 20 and 30 cayenne peppers for this recipe, which should give the hot sauce long enough to develop.
It’s best to use fresh paprika instead of cayenne pepper powder as the powder doesn’t have the same rich flavor, but if you’re using cayenne pepper, be sure to grind it to a great consistency.
White wine vinegar
White vinegar is the ideal choice for this recipe because of its acidic properties.
Other types of vinegar can be used, but they are not as strong and will linger longer to properly flavor.
Use about 50% more white vinegar than water for an extra flavor boost when making cayenne pepper hot sauce. You can always find white vinegar in your local supermarket.
Water distillery
The water is used to dilute the acidity of the white vinegar so it doesn’t become too strong, but adding more results in a smoother, less flavorful hot sauce.
Many people like their hot sauce to be on the spicier side, which means you might want to use half as much water as vinegar.
However, if you’re using a milder hot sauce with more flavor than just spice, use about 50% more water and half as much white vinegar.
Garlic powder
The amount of garlic powder added to taste.
Garlic has a strong flavor, so adding too much can make the hot sauce overpowering and slightly bitter.
Add about three times as much cayenne pepper powder as garlic powder to get an equal ratio(for example, if you’re using 1 teaspoon garlic powder, use 3 teaspoon cayenne powder).
Onion salt
Onion salt is a great option when you want to add a little extra flavor.
The amount of onion salt you use started at your taste; However, it is best to start small and gradually increase the amount until desired results are achieved.
What should you serve this hot sauce with?
This hot sauce goes well with almost anything! Some of the foods purchased that it goes well with are:
- Hamburgers and smoked hot dogs (in fact, this is a favorite condiment of both of us) pair well with this sauce because it adds a bit of spiciness to the meat.
- If you are looking for something exotic, try this hot sauce with Indian food! Cayenne pepper powder can add an exciting twist to your favorite dishes while retaining its unique flavor and texture.
- BBQ pork ribs also pair perfectly with this sauce, adding the perfect amount of heat without being overpowering.
The possibilities are endless, so feel free to experiment with whatever you like! Remember that this sauce goes best with dishes where it is evenly distributed with each bite.
How to make hot cayenne pepper sauce
To prepare a perfect cayenne pepper hot sauce whenever YOU follow the right steps. Below are some of the effective steps they can take:
Gather the ingredients
The first step is to collect all the ingredients. You will need the following: cayenne pepper, white wine vinegar, water, garlic powder, and salt.
Remove the stems from the peppers
After YOU have gathered the ingredients, when & YOU next remove the stems from the peppers. You can simply peel off each stem and then discard it.
Start cutting
After removing the stems from the peppers, it’s time to chop them. This is also the time to chop the garlic and mix it with the chopped pepper.
Cook the mixture
The next step is simple, add 2 cups of white vinegar and 1 cup of water to a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Heat the mixture to a boil, then allow it to cool.
Puree the sauce
Now you need to mix the cold mixture of pepper, garlic, water and vinegar. Using a hand mixer or food processor, beat the mixture until smooth. If your sauce is too thin, YOU can thicken your BBQ sauce while reducing IT in the saucepan for a few minutes or add a tablespoon of cornstarch.
Storage
Once you have the sauce to your desired consistency, pour it into a covered jar and store in the fridge for up to six months.
You can also store your hot sauce anywhere cool and dark. It will last about two months before needing to be replaced if protected from sunlight.
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