Nashville Hot Sauce Recipe
User Reviews
4.4
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
263 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Nashville Hot Sauce Recipe
Description
The Nashville Hot Sauce recipe uses clarified butter as a base, which provides a rich, smooth vehicle for the intense heat of cayenne pepper balanced with the sweetness of brown sugar and optional honey. Additional spices—garlic powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and kosher salt—enhance depth and bring savory notes alongside the heat and sweetness.
The sauce is prepared by stirring the ingredients over low heat until combined, taking care to avoid high temperatures that could cause the sugars to caramelize and change texture. Although the mixture may separate slightly, shaking or stirring before use re-emulsifies the sauce adequately.
This sauce is ideal for coating fried chicken to add a signature fiery kick characteristic of Nashville-style hot chicken or for drizzling over any dish that benefits from a spicy, buttery heat.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter clarified prefered, unsalted
- 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper , more or less to taste
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt coarse
- 2 teaspoons black pepper ground
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon honey , optional
Instructions
- Combine the butter, cayenne pepper, brown sugar, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika and honey in a heavy bottom saucepan. Stir over low heat until combined. Mixture will not be smooth.
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Notes
- Use clarified butter to avoid milk solids and achieve a cleaner flavor.
- Adjust cayenne pepper amount to control the spiciness according to preference.
- The sauce may separate; stir or shake well before using.
- Avoid cooking the sauce over high heat to prevent sugar from caramelizing and changing the sauce texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 263 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 263kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 61mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1369mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 118mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2515IU | 50% |
| Vitamin C | 2.9mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.4
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