How to Make Homemade Hot Sauce

The art of making homemade hot sauce helps you ensure that the right spice quotient that is expected to be achieved comes true, as well as total control over your ingredients. Using hot sauce means you can provide almost any food with an extra added kick. Here's a simple homemade guide on making delish hot sauce.

What You Need

To prepare your simple hot sauce, you are going to need the following ingredients:

10–12 fresh chili peppers, like jalapeños, habaneros, or serranos

2 cloves garlic, minced

½ cup vinegar (white or apple cider)

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar (optional)

½ cup water

Steps

1. Prepare the Peppers

Rinse the chili peppers and remove the stems. If you prefer a milder sauce, you can take out the seeds and membranes.

2. Sauté the Ingredients

In a pan over medium heat, sauté the garlic and chili peppers for a few minutes until they soften. This will release their flavors.

3. Purée the Sauce

Add the cooked peppers and garlic to a blender. Add vinegar, salt, sugar (if using), and water. Purée…