Dill Pickle Hot Sauce Recipe 🥒🔥
Description
This zesty, tangy, and spicy dill pickle hot sauce is a unique blend of pickles, jalapeños, and vinegar, creating the perfect balance of heat and acidity. It’s great on burgers, tacos, eggs, fries, and more!
Ingredients
- 1 cup dill pickles (chopped)
- ½ cup pickle juice
- 2-3 jalapeños (seeded for less heat)
- 1 habanero pepper (optional for extra heat)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp honey (optional, balances acidity)
- ½ tsp celery seed
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients: Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth.
- Simmer: Pour the mixture into a saucepan and simmer on low heat for 5-7 minutes (helps meld flavors).
- Cool & Bottle: Let cool, then pour into a glass bottle or jar.
- Store: Keep refrigerated for up to 3 weeks.
- Enjoy! Use on burgers, tacos, fries, eggs, or sandwiches!
Servings & Storage
- Yields: ~1 ½ cups (about 12 servings)
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 3 weeks. Shake before using.
Nutritional Info (Per Serving – 1 tbsp)
- Calories: 5
- Carbs: 1g
- Fat: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Sodium: ~80mg
Tips & Notes
✅ Adjust the heat: Remove seeds from peppers for a milder sauce. Add more habaneros for extra spice.
✅ Strain for smoothness: For a thinner, smoother sauce, strain before bottling.
✅ Ferment for extra flavor: Let sit at room temp for 2 days before refrigerating to enhance flavors.
✅ Pair with: Burgers, tacos, fried chicken, eggs, sandwiches, and even Bloody Mary cocktails!
Health Benefits
🥒 Gut Health – Pickles contain probiotics that support digestion.
🌶️ Boosts Metabolism – Capsaicin in peppers can help increase metabolism.
🧄 Antibacterial Properties – Garlic supports immune health.
⚡ Low-Calorie, Flavor-Packed – Adds taste without extra calories!
FAQs
Q: How spicy is this hot sauce?
A: With jalapeños, it’s mild-medium heat. Adding habaneros makes it much hotter!
Q: Can I make it sugar-free?
A: Yes! Just skip the honey, and it will still taste great.
Q: Can I use other peppers?
A: Absolutely! Try Serrano, Thai chili, or Ghost pepper for different spice levels.
Q: Does this need to be refrigerated?
A: Yes! Since it contains fresh ingredients, refrigeration is necessary.
🔥 Give it a try and spice up your meals! Let me know if you want more variations or storage tips. 😊