

Tabasco-Style Hot Sauce
This homemade Tabasco-style hot sauce is bold, spicy, and customizable, perfect for adding a fiery kick to your favorite dishes.
Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- Remove the stems from the chili peppers and chop them roughly.
- Wear gloves to protect your hands from chili burns.
Blending
- In a blender, combine the chopped peppers, vinegar, salt, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and water.
- Blend until completely smooth.
Cooking
- Pour the blended mixture into a saucepan.
- Simmer on medium heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- This mellows the raw pepper flavor and brings out the smokiness.
Straining (Optional)
- If you prefer a smooth sauce, strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve.
- Use a spoon to press out all the flavorful liquid.
Bottling and Aging
- Pour the hot sauce into a sterilized bottle or glass jar.
- Let it age for at least one week to deepen the flavors.
- Shake the bottle occasionally to keep the flavors blended.
Nutrition
Notes
Store in an airtight glass bottle for up to 6 months in the refrigerator.




