Description
Spicy dill pickle hot sauce brings tangy heat straight from your kitchen to the table. Bold flavors merge with classic pickle zest, creating a condiment that elevates sandwiches, tacos, and grilled dishes with irresistible kick.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup dill pickle brine
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (franks redhot)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together pickle brine, white vinegar, hot sauce, sugar, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to create a zesty base.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat, stirring intermittently to ensure even flavor distribution and prevent ingredient separation.
- Gently bring the liquid to a soft bubbling point, maintaining a consistent simmer for 5-7 minutes to allow ingredients to harmonize and develop a rich, complex profile.
- Once flavors have melded, remove the saucepan from heat and fold in freshly chopped dill for an additional layer of herbaceous brightness.
- Allow the hot sauce to cool completely at room temperature, which helps stabilize the flavor and texture.
- Transfer the cooled sauce into a clean glass bottle or jar, ensuring a tight seal to preserve freshness.
- Refrigerate the hot sauce, which will maintain optimal taste and quality for up to 2 weeks. Before each use, give the container a vigorous shake to redistribute the spices and seasonings.
Notes
- Boost spiciness by adjusting cayenne pepper amount for heat lovers or reducing for milder palates.
- Use fresh dill at peak flavor to enhance the tangy pickle undertones and create a brighter sauce profile.
- Consider straining sauce for smoother consistency if you prefer less texture from spice particles.
- Experiment with different pickle brands to create unique flavor variations, matching sauce to personal taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 3 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg