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A close-up shot of the vibrant red spicy sauce being blended, showing its smooth and creamy texture. The ingredients are fresh and colorful.

Spicy Sauce Recipe (That You'll Want to Put on Everything!)

An easy, versatile spicy sauce recipe you can customize to your heat preference! Perfect for tacos, chicken, and more, this homemade sauce is packed with flavor and comes together in minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 15
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 fresno peppers or red jalapeños Stems removed
  • 1/2 cup jarred roasted red peppers Drained
  • 2 cloves garlic Peeled
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp honey Or maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt To taste

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Set your oven to broil on high. Place the fresh peppers on a baking sheet and broil for 3-5 minutes, until the skins are lightly charred and blistered. Turn them over and broil for another 2-3 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  2. Combine the charred peppers, roasted red peppers, garlic, white wine vinegar, olive oil, honey, onion powder, smoked paprika, and salt in a high-speed blender.
  3. Blend on high for 60-90 seconds, or until the sauce is completely smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
  4. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings if necessary. Add more salt for flavor, honey for sweetness, or a splash of vinegar for tang.
  5. Pour the sauce into a jar or airtight container. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

For a milder sauce, remove the seeds from the fresh peppers before broiling.
For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a whole serrano pepper to the blender.
The sauce will thicken slightly as it chills in the refrigerator.