Master Hot Sauce

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Master Hot Sauce
45 min.
10
25kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary creations with an explosion of flavor? Introducing the Master Hot Sauce, a transformative condiment that will become the star of your kitchen! Perfect for spice lovers and beginners alike, this versatile sauce is designed to cater to a variety of dietary preferences. Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free, you'll find this hot sauce perfectly aligns with your dietary needs.

What sets this recipe apart is its simplicity and the deep, complex flavors that develop over time. Using just three basic ingredients - fresh chiles, kosher salt, and distilled white vinegar - you can create a fiery blend that adds a zing to burgers, tacos, marinades, and more. The fermentation process infuses the sauce with a rich depth, while the vibrant heat of the chiles can be tailored to your liking, allowing you to experiment with different varieties for unique profiles.

With only 25 calories per serving, enjoying this mouthwatering sauce doesn't mean sacrificing your health goals. Ready in just 45 minutes, with minimal prep time, it’s an excellent way to spice up your meals with homemade goodness. Plus, you can make it well in advance, storing it in the refrigerator for up to four months! Unleash your culinary creativity and savor the art of homemade hot sauce.

Ingredients

  • pound pepper flakes fresh stemmed (such as jalapeño, serrano, Fresno, or habanero; use one variety or mix and match)
  • tablespoons kosher salt 
  • 1.5 cups vinegar white

Equipment

  • food processor
  • sieve
  • blender
  • funnel

Directions

  1. Pulse chiles and kosher salt in a food processor until a coarse purée forms.
  2. Transfer to a 1-quart glass jar, loosely screw on lid, and let stand at room temperature for 12 hours to ferment slightly.
  3. Stir in vinegar and loosely screw on lid.
  4. Let chile mixture stand at room temperature for at least 1 day and up to 7 days. (Taste it daily; the longer it sits, the deeper the flavor becomes.)
  5. Purée mixture in a food processor or blender until smooth, about 1 minute.
  6. Place a fine-mesh sieve inside a funnel. Strain mixture through sieve into a clean glass bottle. (Hot sauce will become thinner and may separate after you strain it; shake vigorously before each use.) DO AHEAD: Can be made up to 4 months ahead. Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts

Calories25kcal
Protein15.98%
Fat8.46%
Carbs75.56%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.5
Glycemic Load
1.5
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
6.2386957173762%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:25.03kcal
1.25%
Fat:0.2g
0.31%
Saturated Fat:0.02g
0.12%
Carbohydrates:4.01g
1.34%
Net Carbohydrates:3.33g
1.21%
Sugar:2.42g
2.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:1400.14mg
60.88%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.85g
1.7%
Vitamin C:65.18mg
79.01%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.48%
Vitamin A:431.82IU
8.64%
Vitamin K:6.35µg
6.05%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.47%
Potassium:147.11mg
4.2%
Copper:0.06mg
3.09%
Vitamin B3:0.56mg
2.82%
Iron:0.49mg
2.73%
Fiber:0.68g
2.72%
Magnesium:10.85mg
2.71%
Folate:10.43µg
2.61%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.29%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.18%
Phosphorus:21.03mg
2.1%
Vitamin E:0.31mg
2.09%
Source:Epicurious