Emeril's Homemade Pepper Sauce

Spice up your meals with Emeril's Homemade Pepper Sauce, a vibrant and fiery condiment that’s perfect for heat lovers! This simple yet flavor-packed recipe lets you create a customizable hot sauce using an assortment of fresh chili peppers like jalapeño, habanero, or cayenne. Infused with garlic and balanced with a touch of kosher salt and sugar, this zesty sauce is simmered in white vinegar for tangy depth and blended to your preferred consistency. Whether you drizzle it over tacos, mix it into marinades, or use it as a dipping sauce, this homemade creation adds bold, complex heat to any dish. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers a refrigerator-friendly sauce that only gets better with time. Perfect for DIY enthusiasts and spice aficionados alike, Emeril's hot pepper sauce is a must-try for turning up the flavor in your kitchen!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 12 whole Fresh chili peppers (assorted, such as jalapeño, habanero, or cayenne)
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 2 cups White vinegar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon Granulated sugar

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse the chili peppers under cold water and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel. Remove the stems of the peppers and slice them in half. For a milder sauce, remove some or all of the seeds; otherwise, leave them in for maximum heat.

Step 2

Peel the garlic cloves and set them aside.

Step 3

In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the chili peppers, garlic, white vinegar, water, kosher salt, and granulated sugar.

Step 4

Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until the peppers are softened.

Step 5

Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, about 5-10 minutes.

Step 6

Carefully transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Blend on high until the sauce reaches your desired consistency. If you prefer a smoother sauce, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.

Step 7

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or sugar if needed.

Step 8

Pour the pepper sauce into sterilized glass bottles or jars. Let the sauce cool completely before sealing securely.

Step 9

Store the sauce in the refrigerator for up to 1 month. Allow the flavors to develop for at least 24 hours before serving for the best taste.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1274.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	335.8

Total Fat 2.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 692.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.4g	0%
Total Sugars 33.2g
Protein 10.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 175.8mg	0%
Iron 4.2mg	0%
Potassium 2316.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 7.5%

Protein: 14.4%

Carbs: 78.1%