Homemade Red Hot Sauce| Emeril Lagasse

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Cayenne pepper is more accessible and offers a similar heat level.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

White vinegar is often cheaper and has a neutral flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Bottled lime juice is convenient and cost-effective.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Agave syrup is a lower-cost sweetener option.

Take about a dozen red jalapenos and place them in a saucepan.

Add a little onion and garlic to the saucepan.

Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients.

Add a good pinch of salt to the saucepan.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer until the water evaporates from the chilies and onions.

Once the water has evaporated, add regular household vinegar to the saucepan.

Transfer the mixture to a food processor and puree until smooth.

If desired, strain the sauce to achieve a smoother consistency.

Transfer the hot sauce to a container for storage.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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