An alternative to store-bought sauces - without any additives or preservatives. Using fresno peppers gives this sauce a great flavor and heat, without being overpowering. Perfect on my Baked Chicken Wings. This is a simple recipe, but does require an immersion blender!
homemade hot sauce
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Ingredients
- 20 fresno peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 c white vinegar
- 1 tsp salt + 1/8 tsp salt
- 4 cloves garlic, sliced
- 1/4 c onion, diced
- 1 tsp paprika (hot)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4+ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 F.
- Wash, cut the tops off, and halve the fresno peppers. Mostly de-seed 18 of them, leaving all the seeds in 2.
- Place peppers skin side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with 1/8 tsp salt.
- Roast at 450 for 12-15 minutes, or until peppers begin to brown at edges and are very fragrant.
- Place roasted peppers and any oil/drippings in a medium saucepan with the remaining ingredients. Stew for 10-15 minutes, until onion and garlic are softened.
- Turn off and allow to cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to blend everything until it is a smooth, consistent texture. Add more vinegar if needed. (It may help to use a smaller container when you blend this up.)