Easy Homemade Hot Sauce Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 9 dried pequin peppers, seeded
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 dried arbol peppers, seeded
• 2 tablespoons ground paprika
• 1 tablespoon onion flakes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 0.25 teaspoon xanthan gum

Instructions

1. In a saucepan, mix 1 cup water, vinegar, pequin peppers, garlic, arbol peppers, paprika, onion flakes, and salt over medium heat. Use a thermometer to monitor the temperature, cooking until the mixture reaches and holds at 180°F (82°C) for 10 minutes. Transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Allow to cool to room temperature in the blender, about 15 minutes.
2. In a separate small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of cold water with xanthan gum. Add this mixture to the pepper mixture in the blender and blend for 30 seconds. Transfer the hot sauce to a sterilized, airtight bottle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 9 months for optimal freshness.

Nutrition

• Calories: 31 kcal
• Fat Content: 0 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 0 g
• Sodium Content: 151 mg
• Protein Content: 1 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g