Should I use a blender or a food processor for homemade hot sauce?

I’ve found that using a Blender (I have a Blendtec ) is the easiest method to make hot sauce, but you can also use a medium to large-capacity food processor like this one . Another option is to use an immersion blender. If you use an immersion blender , let the hot sauce cool to room temperature so you don’t risk splashing hot liquid on yourself!

Which vinegar is best for homemade hot sauce?

I used white vinegar , but you can substitute apple cider vinegar . It would add a subtle sweet flavor to your hot sauce!

How long will homemade hot sauce last?

My cooked hot sauce has a 2-4 week shelf life in the fridge, and if you go the fermented route, it’ll last 3-6 months. Remember that hot sauce will tint your storage container, so I re-purpose glass jars from jelly or spaghetti to prevent any plastic items from discoloration. Re-using old hot sauce bottles from store-bought hot sauce works too!

Can I freeze homemade hot sauce?

Yes, you can freeze the hot sauce for up to 3 months. I recommend using zip-sealed freezer bags (I use these reusable freezer-safe bags ), although you can safely freeze in glass jars too. Thaw in the refrigerator and then give it a good stir in case the sauce has separated from freezing.

Easy Hot Sauce Recipe (15 minutes) (+ Video)

15 Minute Homemade Hot Sauce

We love this easy recipe for homemade hot sauce that tastes just like Frank's hot sauce! It's ready in 15 minutes and can be tailored to mild, medium or hot - however you want. It's even better 1-2 days later, so make a big batch! :: DontWastetheCrumbs.com

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This 15-minute homemade hot sauce recipe tastes just like Frank’s Hot Sauce. Using just 4 ingredients, you’ll have a delicious hot sauce that’s mild, medium, or hot – however you want!

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 2 cups 1x
Category: Sauces/Condiments
Method: Blend
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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20 fresh peppers of your choice (Fresno, Cayenne, Jalapeno are good ones)
1 ½ cups white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
½ tsp salt
3 tsp minced fresh garlic

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Instructions

Put on gloves (kitchen-safe) and wash the peppers.
Cut the tops off of your peppers and slice them in half lengthwise.
Add peppers, salt, and garlic to pour the vinegar into a saucepan/pot. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a low boil until the peppers are soft (about 10 minutes).
Pour everything into your blender, including peppers and vinegar.
Blend it (seeds and all) until liquefied.
Add additional heat if desired. If you like it hot, add a Habanero (or half of one), re-blend, and re-taste.
Enjoy. You now have hot sauce!

Notes

This additional pepper added to the blender isn’t cooked. We don’t recommend adding “additional heat” when you’re cooking the peppers on the stove when you make this the first time. This gives you the chance to adjust the heat after the fact, little by little. Once you determine how much heat you like, feel free to add those additional peppers to the ones you cooked earlier in subsequent batches.

Nutrition

Calories: 121

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