Peppered Earth’s Almost Famous DIY Hot Sauce

Try your hand at making your own hot sauce using your favorite Peppered Earth Dried Chiles. Click the recipe card below to download the recipe.

Ingredients

1 1.5 oz package of dried Peppered Earth Fresno peppers (or your favorite variety)

 2 cups water

1/2 cup distilled vinegar

1 large clove garlic, peeled and chopped

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Instructions

Remove the stems from the dried chiles.

Place the chiles in a non-reactive saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the remaining ingredients and return to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for another 10 minutes. Allow the mixture to cool for about 10 minutes.

Transfer contents to a blender and process until smooth.  Strain the sauce through a food mill or fine mesh strainer for best texture. Store the hot sauce in a glass jar or bottle and refrigerate.

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Tips & Serving Suggestions

• Adjust the Heat: Swap Fresno peppers for Jalapeños for a milder sauce, or Habaneros if you want an extra kick of heat.

• Vinegar Options: White distilled vinegar gives a crisp, classic bite. Try apple cider vinegar for a slightly sweeter, fruitier finish.

• How to Serve: Perfect drizzled over fried eggs, breakfast burritos, tacos, grilled chicken, or stirred into mayo for a quick spicy aioli!

• Storage: Store in a sealed glass bottle in the refrigerator for up to 2–3 months.