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Nashville Hot Sauce Recipe

Nashville Hot Sauce is a regional hot sauce made from cayenne pepper, other spices and brown sugar. Served on fried chicken!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , clarified prefered
  • 3 tablespoons cayenne pepper , more or less to taste
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon honey , optional

Instructions

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  1. 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

  • Mixture does seperate. Shake or stir at room temperature or after heating before using.
  • Do not heat over HIGH heat, the sugars will melt and you'll end up with candy. 

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% 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.