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Our collection of crave-worthy hot sauce recipes show just how versatile this condiment can be. From a Caribbean pepper sauce to a creamy Buffalo-style option, hot sauces bring fiery heat, flavor, and depth to every dish they touch.
Homemade Hot Sauce
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This classic homemade hot sauce features arbol peppers and paprika for a fiery addition to any meal. Serve Wolfehaus' 5-star condiment and you'll be glad you didn't go the store-bought route.
Homemade Sriracha Sauce
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Chef John's 5-ingredient sriracha is spicy, silky, and delicious with just about anything. Serrano peppers are blended with white vinegar, brown sugar, and garlic for a zippy addition to your recipe arsenal.
Bob's Habanero Hot Sauce - Liquid Fire
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Proceed with caution - this hot sauce packs a serious punch. Peaches, molasses, and habanero peppers come together to create a sweet and spicy sauce that has a beautifully rich color and an even better taste.
Gochujang Sauce
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"So, so good!" says home cook allison. "I used a mild gochujang, which was plenty spicy for me. I didn’t have green onions handy so I used dried chives and a teaspoon of onion powder. I adjusted the flavors so I felt I had a nice balance between hot, sour, sweet, and salty."
Hot Honey
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This irresistible blend of smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, and honey is sure to be a crowdpleaser. Bring all of the ingredients to a boil, allow the mixture to cool, then store in an airtight container.
Jalapeno Hot Sauce
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Create your own vibrant jalapeño sauce with just a few pantry staples. With balanced flavor and a 20 minute prep time, you'll come back to this recipe again and again.
Chef John's Harissa Sauce
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Take your savory dishes up a notch with Chef John's fragrant harissa recipe. The unique spice mixture melds perfectly with lemon, olive oil, and Fresno chile peppers.
Smoky Apricot Hot Sauce
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"I made this exactly as written (except I swapped the jalapeno for scotch bonnets because I like things extra spicy)," shares reviewer burgergirl. "It was delicious! I nightly recommend this recipe with any pepper that fits your heat expectations!"
Zhug
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Add a bright, herbaceous burst of flavor to your dishes with this parsley-based sauce. Bird's eye chiles, cumin, and cilantro add a pleasantly sharp flavor.
Buffalo Chicken Wing Sauce
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Buffalo sauce boasts the big flavor of a hot sauce, but adds butter to the mix for a decadently smooth texture. Use this top-rated recipe with wings, in a creamy dip, or on a classic chicken sandwich.
Hot Pepper Sauce - A Trinidadian Staple
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Trinidadian pepper sauce is classic Caribbean condiment used for grilling, basting, and beyond. Use your food processor to easily achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
Sweet Chili Thai Sauce
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Skip the bottled stuff and serve up a mouthwatering Thai hot sauce made with with fresh ginger, garlic, and ketchup. "Great base recipe!" says Cindy. "Super quick, simple to make, and -easy to modify to your liking as well."