Homemade Cayenne Pepper Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
30 teaspoons
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Calories
32 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Cayenne Pepper Sauce Recipe
Description
The Homemade Cayenne Pepper Sauce Recipe uses fresh cayenne peppers and garlic simmered in white wine vinegar with salt to form a balanced spicy condiment. The cooking process softens the peppers and mellows the raw garlic bite, while the hot vinegar base preserves the sauce and adds sharp acidity. After blending into a smooth sauce, it can be strained to remove solids, yielding a thinner, more refined liquid. Variations with added vinegar, lime juice, stock, or beer can adjust flavor and texture. This sauce suits those seeking a moderately spicy, fresh-tasting hot sauce with a clean pepper and garlic profile.
The flavor is dominated by the fresh chili pepper heat toned by the acidity of the vinegar. The garlic adds an aromatic pungency. Texture can be creamy or more liquid depending on straining and dilution. It's easy to use as a table condiment or as an ingredient to spice up marinades, soups, or sauces. Adjust salt and vinegar quantities to taste and desired thickness.
Ingredients
- 10 ounces cayenne chili peppers
- 5-6 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine vinegar (or more, as desired - use 1 cup for a thinner sauce)
- 1 teaspoon salt + more to taste
Instructions
- Chop up the cayenne peppers along with garlic cloves and add them to a pot with the vinegar and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Bring the mix to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer everything for 20 minutes.
- Cool the mixture slightly, then transfer it to a food processor or blender. Process it until the sauce is nice and smooth. Adjust to taste with more salt if desired
- Strain the sauce through a fine sieve if you'd like a smoother sauce, or pour it into bottles as-is for a thicker sauce.
Notes
- Cayenne peppers provide medium heat; adjust quantity for spiciness preference.
- Straining the sauce results in a smoother and thinner texture but leaves more pepper solids behind.
- To thin or stretch the sauce, you may add extra vinegar, water, lime juice, stock, or beer, which also subtly changes the flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30teaspoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 32 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 32kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 164mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2505IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 3.1mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 5mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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