Is homemade hot sauce shelf stable?

This hot sauce can be kept at room temperature if kept out of direct sunlight. However, its shelf life will be extended if kept in the fridge. In the fridge, this hot sauce will last for 6 months.

What if I want to make the hot sauce sweeter?

You can sweeten up the hot sauce by adding a small pinch of sugar, honey or agave at a time to the blender, working up to your desired taste preference.

What is the best vinegar for hot sauce?

White vinegar is ideal for making hot sauce. Its sour taste complements the heat from the spices and it doesn't have a strong conflicting flavor like some other vinegars do. Apple cider vinegar works too.

Can I use other spices?

Sure! Get creative and try mixing and matching your own favorite spices. The spices listed here are specifically chosen to create a flavor similar to that of Tapatio hot sauce. Experiment with adding dried chilies!

5-Minute Hot Sauce

Name: Hot Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup water; 2/3 cups white vinegar or apple cider vinegar; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons granulated garlic; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (or ground chipotle powder); ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon flour or ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum

Description

If you’re a fan of Cholula or Tapatio hot sauce, you’ll love this homemade version that can be whipped up in just 5 minutes! Using simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, this 5-minute Hot Sauce recipe helps you create the flavor of your favorite hot sauce brand without running to the store.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup water
2/3 cups white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or ground chipotle powder)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon flour or 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum

Optional additions: dried oregano, ground coriander, onion powder, dried Mexican chilies ( remove seeds and stem)

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Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend for 30 seconds until smooth, ensuring the xanthan gum is fully blended.
Taste and adjust cayenne to taste, adding more for extra spicy.
Pour into a bottle or jar, seal and refrigerate for 6 months.

Notes

Using only dry spices and ingredients ensures the sauce will keep up to 6 months. For example, blending in fresh garlic cloves or fresh chilies will shorten its shelf life. Feel free to add these of course, but at your own discretion.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
Calories: 5
Sugar: 0.1 g
Sodium: 116.3 mg
Fat: 0.1 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 0.7 g
Fiber: 0.3 g
Protein: 0.2 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg