Firecracker Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
34 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
North American
Firecracker Sauce Recipe
Description
Firecracker Sauce combines buffalo sauce and honey as its base, providing a harmonious blend of spicy and sweet flavors. The addition of soy sauce and vinegar introduces savory and acidic balance, enhancing the overall taste profile. Garlic granules and ground ginger contribute mild aromatic warmth without overpowering the sauce.
The ingredients are whisked together until smooth, creating a sauce that is easy to drizzle or dip. It requires no cooking and can be refrigerated to maintain freshness and flavor. The prepared sauce is suitable for adding zest to dishes like chicken wings, roasted vegetables, or as a tangy salad dressing component.
Since garlic and ginger are used in granule and powder form, the sauce keeps well in the refrigerator and can be made in advance. For fresher flavor, substitutes of minced garlic and freshly grated ginger can be used, though the sauce’s refrigerator life shortens to about a week.
Ingredients
- ½ cup buffalo sauce like Frank's
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic granules see notes
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger see notes
Instructions
- Add the ingredients to a medium-sized bowl.
- Whisk the sauce until well combined.
- Store the sauce in a clean, covered jar in your fridge.
Notes
- Using garlic granules and ground ginger extends the sauce’s refrigerator storage life significantly.
- Fresh minced garlic and grated ginger can be used for a more vibrant taste, but the sauce should then be consumed within one week.
- Store the sauce in a clean, sealed container to maintain its quality.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 34 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 tablespoon | |
| Calories | 34kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 0.2g | 0% |
| Fat | 0.01g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Sodium | 303mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 15mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.1mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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